Sim Jun

Dr. Jun is an associate professor of Social Work. She has taught Macro Practice & Theory, Research Methods & Analysis I and II, and Global Social Work courses. Her research has focused on improving psychological, social, and physical health among older adults. The research topics include health disparities and cancer health literacy among minority and immigrant older adults; risk and protective factors for depressive symptoms among older caregivers of HIV children; technology supported interventions, and the psychological well-being among minority older adults including American Indians and Korean Americans; social isolation, social connection, and psycho/social/financial well-being of rural older adults. Dr. Jun has been actively mentoring undergraduate and graduate students for their different research projects. She has served as a member of Gerontology Faculty at Center on Aging, Faculty Scientist at Johnson Cancer Research Center, and Community Advisory Committee faculty member and Phi Alpha advisor in the Social Work program.