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Daniel McNeil is a scholar of History and Public Humanities with cross-institutional experience in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and has served as Associate Professor of History at Carleton University, Visiting Professor in the Department of Humanities at York University, Ida B. Wells-Barnett Professor of African and Black Diaspora Studies at DePaul University, and Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Hull and Newcastle University. He is currently the inaugural Visiting Public Humanities Faculty Fellow at the Jackman Humanities Institute.
McNeil's research centers on Black identities in transnational contexts, particularly how they operate within, across, and beyond nation-states. His work bridges critical race theory, environmental humanities, and cultural studies, with a strong commitment to public engagement and interdisciplinary pedagogy. Key themes include multiculturalism, performance, media representation, and the politics of elitism and inclusion.
His current research projects explore intersections between environmental and racial justice: Migration and Stereotypes in Performance and Culture (co-edited with Y. Meerzon and D. Dean) and How Culture Lives: An Unofficial History of Multiculturalism and Shy Elitism. These projects reflect his broader interest in unofficial narratives and lived cultural experiences.
McNeil has been recognized for his impactful teaching, research, and public outreach, earning awards for his contributions to the humanities—though specific award names are not listed.
- Associate Professor of History, Carleton University
- Visiting Professor, Department of Humanities, York University
- Ida B. Wells-Barnett Professor of African and Black Diaspora Studies, DePaul University
- Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies, University of Hull and Newcastle University
- Visiting Public Humanities Faculty Fellow, Jackman Humanities Institute
He has contributed to building interdisciplinary academic communities and advancing innovative teaching methods, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and public scholarship. While no formal advisees or grants are mentioned in the text, his leadership in collaborative research and public outreach suggests significant mentorship and project leadership experience.
McNeil is affiliated with multiple humanities institutes and departments, working at the nexus of history, media, and cultural studies. His current fellowship at the Jackman Humanities Institute supports his ongoing work in public-facing humanities scholarship.
