To become a Social Work Professor you have to obtain a Masters or PHD in social work or a related field in addition to having work experience. Some of the benefits of being in this profession are the flexible work hours, research and the ability to impact the lives of students. In this corporate Minority career highlight Dr. Ijeoma Opara shares insight into what it is to be a Professor of Social Work. She addresses misconceptions about this role and what it takes to be in this role. Watch the full video.
A day in a life of a Social Work Professor can include:
- Research
- Teaching / reviewing coursework
- Writing for peer review publications
- Applying for funding for research
Teaching is an important role of being a professor but a big part of our role is conducting research.
Dr. Ijeoma Opara
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