The University of Washington School of Social Work faculty is ranked among the highest in the country in terms of most productive research faculty in the field of social work, as well as the amount of grant funding resources. Last year researchers in the School were awarded more than 19.8 million in external grants and contracts.

Our faculty and staff are strongly committed to advancing excellence in our teaching, research, and service; ensuring access to our three degree programs; and achieving diversity in terms of personal beliefs, political orientation, intellectual perspectives, physical ability, gender, race, and ethnicity.

Recent Faculty Awards, Research and Publications

Our research strives to engage and partner with the communities we serve. Our major research centers include:

• Partners for Our Children (focused on public child welfare)
• Indigenous Wellness Research Institute          
• Social Development Research Group
• Innovative Programs Research Group
• West Coast Poverty Center
• Gero-Ed Center (CSWE National Center for Gerontological Social Work Education)
• Intergroup Dialogue Education and Action Center
• Civic Engagement Project
• HIV/AIDS Project Development and Evaluation Unit

The faculty has broad research and practice interests. Our interdisciplinary, culturally diverse faculty conducts research in such vital human issues as:
• Health and mental health disparities
• Child welfare
• Native health and wellness
• Youth development
• Poverty
• Prevention science
• Policy studies
• Aging

In addition, our faculty and PhD alumni account for 10 UW Distinguished Teaching Award winners in the 35 years that the award has been given.

An index of research projects being undertaken by our faculty this academic year demonstrates the range of research and scholarship in which they are engaged. 

Please use the links at left to find information on specific faculty and staff members, for departmental contacts within the School of Social Work or the University of Washington, and for a listing of open faculty job positions.