The purpose of this literature review is to examine the experiences and representation of minority women in United States higher education faculty positions. There are a multitude of issues that derive from the lack of diversification in the workforce: unequal representation, a lack of cultural-social understanding and insufficient relationship building. Exploring literature to determine the divergences and parallels between minority female experiences as faculty through qualitative and quantitative research identified their marginalization and underrepresentation in higher education. The literature examines that the experiences of women and people of color are at a disadvantage in faculty positions. It also suggests that women of color undergo further discriminatory treatment as faculty members and they are underrepresented. Recommendations are made for the restructure of institutional policies, the need for support groups and streamlining gender/race-inclusive curriculum. Keywords: women of color, higher education, faculty, race, feminist, white hegemony