Simon Mohr

Prof. Dr. Simon Mohr is a Professor of Organization and Professionalism in Social Work at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. He holds a PhD in Sociology (2017, Universität Bielefeld) and has extensive academic experience, including roles as a researcher at Freie Universität Berlin (2022-2024) and project leader in initiatives like „WirkBe – Wirkungsorientierte Behindertenhilfe durch Selbstevaluation“ (2017-2021). His work spans organizational development, professionalization challenges, and social inequality.

Education & Career:

• PhD in Sociology (2017, Universität Bielefeld)
• Diplom-Soziologen (2010, Universität Bielefeld)
• Key professional milestones include leadership roles in projects addressing LGBTQ+ inclusion, child welfare, and organizational effectiveness.

Research Focus: Mohr’s research emphasizes organizational dynamics in social work, critiques of managerialism, and intersections of social policy with professional practice. Key themes include punitive attitudes in child welfare, LGBTQ+ inclusion in social services, and the balance between organizational structures and professional autonomy.

Publications Overview: His recent work analyzes conflict areas in child welfare (2024), organizational culture impacts on professionalism (2019), and intersectional challenges for marginalized groups (2020). He critiques managerial practices while advocating for evidence-based, inclusive approaches to social work.

Engagement & Projects: Involved in projects like „NRW LSTBIQ* inklusiv“ (2019-2020) and „WirkBe“, focusing on self-evaluation in disability support. His contributions bridge academic research with practical implications for organizational reform and policy.