Dr. Antonio D. Tillis Career Highlights and Leadership Roles
Dr. Tillis has held numerous senior leadership roles at nationally recognized universities, including:

• Interim President, University of Houston Downtown
• Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University of Houston
• Dean, School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, College of Charleston
• Chair, Department of African and African American Studies, Dartmouth College
• Director, Latin American and Latino Studies Program, Purdue University

Educational Background
Dr. Tillis is a proud first-generation college graduate who has earned degrees from several leading academic institutions:

• Ph.D., Latin American Literature (Afro-Hispanic focus), University of Missouri
• M.A., Spanish Literature, Howard University
• B.A., Spanish, Vanderbilt University

Research and Publications
Recognized as a leading voice in Afro-Latin American and Afro-Hispanic literature, Dr. Tillis has published extensively. His editorial and scholarly work includes:

• The Trayvon Martin in US: An American Tragedy (2015)
• The Afro-Hispanic Reader and Anthology (2018)
• Critical Perspectives on Afro-Latin American Literature (2012)

He has also served in editorial roles for prestigious academic journals such as the Afro-Hispanic Review and Publication of the Afro-Latin/American Research Association.

Language, Art, and Culture
In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Dr. Tillis speaks both Spanish and Portuguese fluently. A lyric baritone and avid art enthusiast, he collects contemporary artwork from Cuba, Brazil, West Africa, and the United States reflecting his deep appreciation for global cultures.

Office & Contact Information
Office of the Chancellor
Rutgers University Camden
303 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102
Phone: (856) 225-6095
Email: chancellor@camden.rutgers.edu