Antoine Hardy

Assistant Professor in Communication, Media and Arts and Hip-Hop Studies - Seton Hall University

(2025-09)

Affiliated Faculty in Clive Davis Institute of Music - New York University, Tisch School of Arts

(2022-03)

Assistant Professor in Communication Studies - Borough of Manhattan Community College, Speech Theatre, Communication Dept

(2020-09)

Lecturer in Communication Studies - Borough of Manhattan Community College, Speech Theatre, Communication Dept

(2018-09 - 2020-05)

Affiliated Faculty Member in Business of Creative Enterprises - Emerson College Business of Creative Enterprises Dept

(2020-09 - 2023-05)

Adjunct Instructor in Speech - Miami-Dade College-Wolfson Campus, English, Speech and Theatre Department

(2018-03 - 2018-08)

Visiting Instructor in Communication Arts - Florida International University, Department of Communication

(2015-09 - 2018-05)

Director of Debate - Florida International University, Department of Communication

(2017-09 - 2018-05)

Adjunct Instructor in Communication Arts - Florida International University, Communication Arts Department

(2015-03 - 2015-08)

Visiting Instructor of Speech/Dept. Faculty Advisor - Wiley College, Mass Communication Department

(2012-09 - 2014-05)

Visiting Instructor in Communication - Saginaw Valley State University, Department of Communication

(2011-09 - 2012-08)

Adjunct Lecturer In Speech & Theatre - University of Tampa, Speech, Theatre and Dance Department

(2011-03 - 2011-05)

Curriculum and Events Consultant - NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music

(2024-09 - 2025-05)

• Collaborated with the department on Senior Presentation judges (Sam Hardelman of Dark PR, Alvin Akitmeneh of Warner Music Group, Oliva Shaloub of Amethyst Collab.
• "Future of Music" online seminar; featuring Kia Turner, Andre Gee, and Mankparr Cotteh of Rolling Stone Magazine and Kari Faux, recording artist, producer, owner of Lowkey Superstar May 5th, 2025 Artists and Audiences course.
• "Post Modern DIY and Indie artists" guest lecture featuring Rashad "Baby shad" Johnson A&R Executive/Sony. April 8th 2025.
• "Sly and Musical Genius' talk with Oscar award winning producer Joseph Patel and DJ lynesse Denise. Guest Lecture. February 25th, 2025
• "Crowd theory and Parasocial Relationships in Stan Culture" guest lecture and activity from Daria Cottingham writer & music marketing expert. September 15, 2025.

Committee Member - BMCC Communication Assessment Committee

(2025-03)

• Collaborated on rubric and survey for COM 100, COM 245, and COM 150 courses assessment
• Analyzed and evaluated survey data, curriculum and evaluations for assessment.

Member/Participant - RAPS (Race and Public Space)

(2022-03)

A collection of scholars across CUNY working to solve or interrogate issues of race and public space facing area students through collaboration, sharing work, & faculty support

• Locating speakers, experts and collaborating on workgroup events.

Brightspace Liaison - Borough of Manhattan Community College

(2023-09 - 2024-09)

• Trained over 3 months on new LMS transition from Blackboard to Brightspace
• Updated dept on changes, workshops, training, and gave private tutorials on how to navigate the new LMS.

Online Communication Degree Task Force - Borough of Manhattan Community College

(2022-09 - 2024-05)

• Established SLO's, Criteria and Curriculum for departments online degree
• Created new course shells, sourced OER textbooks, and collaborated on new mission statement for major

Scholar in Residence - BRIC Arts Media

(2022-10 - 2024-02)

• Launched strategic campaign for hip-hop sub-brand in collaboration with all BRIC departments. Interfaced with all BRIC departments to incorporate hip-hop into projects.
• Consulted and collaborated with mayoral candidate Sen. Myrie on advocacy for NY Rap on trial bill and SOMOS Conference Presentation (Sponsored by New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican & Hispanic Task Force and SOMOS Inc.)
• Produced and curated Bric Hip-Hop 50 events (HH50 Concert and Movie Night, Block Party, Live Podcasts, Panels.)
• Media Links: Visual Dossier of my work at BRIC: 2023 BRIC hip-Hop 50 Programming recap Interview: BRIC House Block Party in Fort Greene celebrates hip-hop culture

Race Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee - Borough of Manhattan Community College

(2020-09 - 2023-05)

• Established KPI measures for faculty and administration on DEI issues.
• Collaborated with various departments to develop strategic goals and best practices of curriculum, data collection, safe space design, & REI interventions

Affiliated Faculty Member - Emerson College Department of Business Creative Enterprises

(2020-09 - 2023-05)

• Developed curriculum emphasizing a focus on creativity of people of color and the systemic barriers that constrain cultural expression.
• Facilitated and helped launched inaugural Future of Culture Conference: The Future of the Creative Industry Conference: Creative Culture Entrepreneurs.

Co-Coordinator - Borough of Manhattan Community College Communication Department

(2020-09 - 2022-05)

• Managed yearly orientation and open house events for department recruiting and retention.
• Conducted yearly assessment of adjunct faculty and learning curriculum
• Manage Communication Club and Org Budget.
• Maintaining relationships with former alumni via invited talks
• Assisting in college recruitment at Dual degree Career and Technical Education (CTE) high schools across the five boroughs

Media Consultant - Spotify

(2020-02 - 2020-02)

Black History Month

• Advised on best practices to amplify black voices for BHM at Spotify
• Conducted research interviews on race and communication; delivered findings on best practices for african american communication

Faculty Consultant - Pen America

(2019-03 - 2020-09)

• Facilitated and created panels on workplace conflict communication for diverse identities
• Panels featured speakers from fields of law, cultural advocacy, higher education and media(ACLU, NYU, Muslim rights organizations, local non profits)

Research Consultant - Morgan Jerkins/Harper Books

(2018-03 - 2020-03)

Wandering in Strange Lands

• Conducted ethnographic field research in Louisiana
• Designed ethical and inclusive research strategy with research population for the author
• Compiled and edited live video and sound recordings for the author/publisher

Project Director of Community Dialogue Program - Florida International University

(2015-03 - 2018-08)

• Created a community dialogue program between Miami youth, local organizations and Miami Dade police and elected officials
• Established relationships with Miami Herald and NPR to promote pilot program. Program expanded to all seven districts of the county. Serviced over 600 Miami students.
• Wrote federal grants with the FIU gifts department, managed the federal grant budget and supervised a research team of students. Findings led to the creation of the North Miami Community Review Board.
• Media Link: Building a bridge | Miami Herald

Board Member and Debate Consultant - Urban Debate League

(2016-09 - 2018-05)

• Curated fundraising events and community recruiting events in collaboration with Citi Foundation to sponsor metropolitan workshops.
• Implement, organize and update debate curriculum for UDL chapters and collaboration with International Debate teams in Rwanda

Committee Member/Researcher - Together for Children: Reducing Miami Youth Violence

(2016-03 - 2018-06)

Higher education Task Force

• Contributed to higher education committee on research design, grant writing, best practices and community dialogues
• Assisted research, grant writing, talking points and program design for TTC town hall discussions

Facilitator/Consultant - Florida International University

(2016-03 - 2018-05)

Faculty Retreat workshop on campus microaggressions

• Presented relevant research on microaggressions and racial insensitivity on college campuses
• Advised campus administration on best practices for reducing microaggressions on campus

Campus Dialogue Facilitator - Florida International University Black Student Union & Dream Defenders

(2017-09 - 2018-05)

• Designed and initiated campus dialogues on special topics: police presence, free speech, and race relations
• Assisted in locating and acquiring expert speakers for different dialogue events
• Conducted dialogues with both south and Biscayne Bay campus

PhD - Communication Studies, emphasis in Critical/Cultural and Rhetorical Studies - University of South Florida

M.A.

• Speech Communication, emphasis in African American cultural performance and rhetorical criticism - Wake Forest University

B.A.

• Communication Studies and African American Studies (Dual Degree) - University of North Carolina-Greensboro