Sim Jun

Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
Assistant Professor

Contact Information

Waters Hall 252A
785-532-4980
simj@k-state.edu

Education

• Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia, 2017
• MSW Wichita State University, 2012
• B.Ed. Kang-Nam University, South Korea, 1997

Research Interests

• Health disparities and health literacy among minority older adults
• Cancer health literacy and technology supported prevention programs for older immigrants
• Technology use and psychological well-being among minority older adults
• Stress, coping resources, and psychological health of older adults

Courses Taught

• SOCWK 568 Social Work Macro Practice & Theory
• SOCWK 330 Social Work Research Methods & Analysis I
• SOCWK 530 Social Work Research Methods & Analysis II: Applied Research

Teaching Interests

• Aging, Health Literacy, and Technology
• Program Development and Evaluation
• Community Organization Development
• Human Behavior in Social Environment
• International Social Work