Jamil Khader

Jamil Khader is the Dean of Research and Professor of English at Bethlehem University, Palestine. His work bridges postcolonial studies, critical theory, and political philosophy. He authored Cartographies of Transnationalism in Postcolonial Feminisms (2012) and co-edited Žižek Now (2013), showcasing expertise in Slavoj Žižek's thought. His research engages decolonial frameworks, media representation of Palestinians, and critiques of Eurocentrism.

Key publications analyze humor theory through Žižek's lenses, Palestinian resistance narratives, and intersections between liberalism and white supremacy. His essays appear in venues like Planetary Conversations, addressing timely issues such as media violence against Gaza and leftist political failures.

As an academic leader, Khader combines administrative roles with active publishing, maintaining a focus on global justice and intellectual rigor. His work often integrates cultural analysis with political activism.