Mentoring Experiences of Undergraduate Social Work Faculty: Navigating the Academic Maze

There is a paucityof research examining the experiences or impact that mentoring has had on new social work facultymembers who teach in social work education programs. This exploratory study addresses the limited research available on mentoring experiences of social work education faculty by examining the mentoring opportunities and experiences for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) faculty. The results suggest that there is a need and desire from junior BSW faculty members for more scholarly assistance to help them succeed in the academy. Implications for future endeavors to enhance the mentoring experiences and programs for both undergraduate social work faculty and other junior faculty members are discussed, along with specific recommendations to enhance academic success.