The 14 new essays in this collection, from under-represented faculty who teach at predominantly white colleges and universities, discuss both the tenure and promotion experiences of faculty of color and are not racial, ethnic, gender, cultural or discipline specific.The book is thus not only for aspiring graduate students of color and faculty of color desirous of outside mentoring but also for administrators interested in the professional development and dilemmas of faculty of color.Faculty of color describes how they navigated the complex terrain of higher education to achieve tenure or promotion. Most of the contributors are at the associate professor stage of their careers and some hold the rank of full professor.

Table of ContentsIntroduction: Faculty of Color in Higher EducationBlack Robe, White Collar: Achieving Tenure at a Catholic Liberal Arts College in New York City Mark A. PottingerNavigating the Tenure and Promotion Processes at Regional Comprehensive Universities: Challenges and Coping Strategies Tom OtienoWere It Not for the Students, I Would Love to Teach!How Women Can Manage Their Classrooms Robin R. Means ColemanA Bridge or a Wall: Struggles of a Pioneer Woman Tasneem KhaleelLatina Faculty Narratives and the Challenges of Tenure: Identifying Strategies, Institutionalizing Accountability Alyssa GarciaBeyond Toleration and Lip Service: Engaging Differences and Re¿ecting on Disciplinary Collaborations Juliet McMullinAn Open Letter on How to Succeed in Academic Life Judith LiuCreating the Perfect Storm: Making the Best Case for Promotion and Tenure Toni Griego JonesKeep on Pushing: Earning Tenure at a Predominantly White Liberal Arts College While Staying True to My African American Culture Dwayne MackMultiple Voices: Same Song Jacqueline B. Temple, Yer J. Thao, andSamuel D. HenryBearing Children on the Tenure Track: Survival Strategies from the Trenches Michelle Madsen CamachoThe Path to Promotion to Full Professor Elwood D. WatsonWriting an Effective Curriculum Vitae: An Introduction to Presenting and Promoting Your Academic Career Angela M. NelsonLife After Tenure Denial Andrea SmithAbout the ContributorsIndex