Aaron West

Aaron West serves as a Lecturer in Liberal Studies at North Carolina A&T State University, teaching courses including Hip-Hop Discourse, Introduction to African-American Studies, and Introduction to Race, Class & Culture. His instructional role spans multiple interdisciplinary humanities courses since 2019.

His academic credentials include:

• M.A. in English Language & African American Literature, North Carolina A&T State University (2004)
• B.A. in Political Science, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (1992)
• A.A. in General Studies, Catonsville Community College (1992)

Dr. West's scholarly focus centers on African American cultural production and socio-critical analysis, examining race/class intersections through literature, music, and writing frameworks. His courses develop students' abilities to analyze cultural phenomena using interdisciplinary humanities methodologies, with particular attention to hip-hop as both artistic expression and social commentary.

As an active educator, he contributes to the Liberal Studies curriculum through foundational courses that cultivate critical thinking about identity, power structures, and cultural representation. His professional service includes Chapter Advisor roles since 2013, demonstrating commitment to student development beyond classroom instruction.