Susan Ziki, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of History
Susan Ziki, Ph.D. is a Zimbabwean-born historian of global history and African history. She is an assistant professor of history at Mercer University in Macon. She also teaches in African and African American studies and integrative studies, where she enjoys experimenting with interdisciplinary course materials. Ziki earned her Ph.D. in history at Kent State University in Ohio, where she also taught undergraduate courses in world history and African history. She previously taught at the University of Zimbabwe, where she earned her master’s degree in African economic history and a Bachelor of Arts honors degree in economic history.
Education
- Ph.D., History, Kent State University, Ohio
- M.A., African Economic History, University of Zimbabwe
- B.A. Honors, Economic History, University of Zimbabwe
Specialty
Global history, African history, gender and women’s history in Africa, oral history studies
Professional Interests
Ziki’s research focuses on the intersection between life histories, history of memory, history of emotions, and the history of the economy and state building. Her focus on market women’s narratives in Zimbabwe allows her to challenge historical writing and inquiry by underscoring the importance of women’s subjectivities or perceptions and conceptions of their experiences. Her current project focuses on advancing debates on how market women have effectively used their life histories to claim space in the history of the country.
At Mercer, she teaches global history, introduction to African history, gender and women’s history in Africa, major themes in African history, and integrative studies.
Other Interests
When not working, Ziki enjoys playing volleyball and watching soccer and movies.
Contact Susan Ziki, Ph.D.
478-301-5605
ziki_s@mercer.edu
Office: Langdale Hall, Room 307