Vincent Schleitwiler

Vincent Schleitwiler is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of American Ethnic Studies at the University of Washington, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. His work focuses on intersections of race, ethnicity, and imperialism, with expertise in African American, Asian American, and Pacific studies. He holds a PhD and MA in English from UW.

**Education**: PhD and MA in English, University of Washington. Previous teaching roles include Williams College (English/Africana Studies) and University of Southern California (American/Ethnic Studies).

**Research**: Explores transnational histories of marginalized communities. Key projects include Strange Fruit of the Black Pacific (monograph) and current work on From Afro-Asia to Outer Space: Racial Difference Beyond White Supremacy. Collaborates on recovered historical manuscripts like Vince Tajiri's post-WWII phototext.

**Public Engagement**: Co-created Wataridori: Birds of Passage (2018 public art installation), contributed to Densho and state historical projects, and authored City of Refuge essays at Center for Art+Thought. Writes for Seattle International Examiner, FILMMAKER, and others.

**Awards**: Honored in 2017 Northwest Excellence in Journalism for museum exhibition critique. Early career began as a film reviewer for Chicago Tribune.