Addisu Bayle is a Lecturer and Field Faculty Advisor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences since January 2022. He brings seven years of experience in teaching, research, and community service from Jimma University, Ethiopia. During his time at Jimma University, he served as Head of the Department of Social Work for two years, where he initiated and led the development of the BSW program. His research interests include practicum education, aging and the life course, health disparities later in life, and applying data science for social good.
Bayle currently teaches field education courses for the Mandel School and sociology courses for the College of Arts and Sciences. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Master of Social Work in Ethiopia at the University of Gondar and Addis Ababa University, respectively. He also earned a Joint European Master’s degree in Comparative Local Development Studies organized by Corvinus University of Budapest Hungary.
Why I Teach
With the unprecedented socioeconomic challenges and disparities in our society, teaching provides the opportunity to share my knowledge and experiences while impacting future change agents who will promote social justice, empower the vulnerable and create meaningful grassroots changes. Besides, teaching provides me with a space to continually learn and stay abreast of evolving theories and practices in the field.
Why I Chose This Profession
Growing up in the Global South, I witnessed tremendous socioeconomic challenges affecting children, youth and families in their daily lives. After completing high school, my volunteer work with World Vision International, particularly securing sponsors to support vulnerable children’s basic health and educational needs, profoundly influenced my professional path through college and beyond.