Abstract
International Faculty (IF) are foreign-born instructors and educational professionals who are primarily employed in the United States (US) higher educational system. The number of IF in US higher education institutions has been on the rise for over two decades as a result of changes in American immigration laws. These faculty members make immense contributions to their campuses via the internationalization of their respective campuses. For example, IF have made contributions to research, mentoring, supervision, and advocacy on their respective campuses. Like every other sector, there are also challenges that accompany their roles. This chapter highlights the experiences of Black African IF in the United States with particular emphasis on their workplace experiences, promotion, and tenure, and contributions to their respective institutions. Challenges and concerns faced are also explored along with strategies to mitigate some of the main issues faced by this population.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Experiences of International Faculty in Institutions of Higher Education |
| Subtitle of host publication | Enhancing Recruitment, Retention, and Integration of International Talent |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 19-33 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781000418187 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780367521035 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
