Adeyemi Doss

Adeyemi Doss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Saint Louis University's College of Arts and Sciences. His academic work bridges critical race theory, philosophy, media studies, and urban sociology, with a particular focus on the representation and lived experience of Black masculinity.

Education:

• Ph.D. in African American and African Diaspora Studies, Indiana University, 2016
• M.A. in African American and African Diaspora Studies, Indiana University, 2010
• B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology, Earlham College, 2007

His research explores the scripting of the Black masculine body through popular media, philosophical examinations of death and social death in African American literature, visual ethnography, and urban sociology. These interests are deeply interwoven with questions of identity, visibility, and systemic oppression.

The most recent articles reflect a strong engagement with contemporary racial discourses, analyzing themes such as the White gaze in film and academia, the erasure of Black bodies, and the pursuit of Black privacy. His work spans peer-reviewed journals and edited collections, demonstrating both scholarly rigor and public intellectual engagement.

Scientific Awards:

• Indiana State University Master Teaching Award (2020–2022)
• Honors College Faculty of the Year Award, Indiana State University (2020–2021)
• Education Excellence Award for Teaching (Tenure-Track), College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana State University (2021)
• College Council Certification of Recognition, Indiana State University (2018, 2017)
• William Wiggins Award, Indiana University (2013)
• Scholastic Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership, Indiana University (2008)

Doss has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and commitment to student success, particularly within honors programs. While there is no mention of formal grant funding or student advising in the provided text, his publications and awards highlight a robust scholarly and pedagogical profile. His work contributes significantly to critical conversations in African American studies and beyond.