Maxwell Burkey

Dr. Maxwell Burkey is an Assistant Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Kean University, specializing in American politics, African American Studies, and political theory. He received his B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his Ph.D. from The Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Prior to joining Kean, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of African American Studies and Political Science at The College of New Jersey.

• Education: B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Ph.D. from The Graduate Center, CUNY.

Dr. Burkey’s research focuses on social movements, democracy, and civic engagement. His work bridges academic scholarship and public discourse, with contributions to platforms like The Baffler, The Nation, and The Hill. He has collaborated with Temple Contemporary on the art exhibit The Ongoing Revolution, highlighting protest movements in American democracy.

Currently, he is co-editing a scholarly volume titled Movements and American Political Thought for SUNY Press, aimed at advancing civic education. His teaching emphasizes equipping students with critical tools to engage thoughtfully in civic life through courses on democracy and citizenship.