Barbara Jones, PhD
Barbara Jones, PhD

Professor Barbara Jones has been named to The University of Texas at Austin’s respected Academy of Distinguished Teachers for 2016.

Jones is assistant dean for health affairs at the School of Social Work and co-director of the Institute for Collaborative Health Research and Practice. She holds a courtesy appointment with the Center for Women and Gender Studies, is clinical assistant professor of Pediatrics at University of Texas Galveston Medical School, collaborating faculty member at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, and research consultant at Dell Children’s Medical Center.

Jones’ research focuses on improving care for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer and their families. She teaches courses across the curriculum on topics such as grief and loss, social work in health care, psychosocial oncology and interprofessional education (IPE).

Established in February 1995, the Academy of Distinguished Teachers was one of the first associations of its kind in the nation. Comprising of approximately five percent of the tenured faculty in the university, the Academy provides leadership in improving the quality and depth of the undergraduate experience. Members of the Academy advise the president and provost on matters related to the university’s instructional mission; participate in seminars, colloquia, and workshops on teaching effectiveness; and serve as mentors to new faculty.