Dr Teresita Sevilla

Teaching Fellow

Social Work and Social Policy

Personal statement

I am a sociologist committed to understanding and addressing the social dynamics that shape health, well-being, and social justice. I hold a PhD in Sociology from Queen’s University of Belfast and began my academic journey at Universidad del Valle in Colombia, where I gained foundational experience in social research and interdisciplinary approaches to public health. My teaching and research have developed in disciplines such as sociology, public policy, and public health, with a focus on socialization, sexuality, pregnancy and parenthood in young people, sexual diversity, and gender equality. In my research, I have participated in projects aiming to contribute to the fields of sexual and reproductive rights, public health, and well-being. My scholarly output includes traditional academic formats as well as other types of community-based co-production. I have had the opportunity to hold leadership and managerial roles. As Director of the Research, Innovation, and Development Office, and later as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, I was responsible for guiding academic strategy, fostering research excellence, and driving innovation in social sciences education. I have assumed these experiences from a service-based approach. Since joining the University of Strathclyde, I have been excited to bring my experiences and interests in sociology, public health, and interdisciplinarity to the Department of Social Work and Social Policy. As a Teaching Associate, I am deeply committed to contributing to the B.A. in Education and Social Services, where I am part of a team supporting the development of future professionals aiming to tackle complex social issues with a strong foundation in social science research and practice. I am passionate about being part of an inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, respect, and a commitment to social justice.

Expertise

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Prize And Awards

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy: Recipient; 31/7/2025

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Publications

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Publications

To care and protect : shared values, different paths in Czech–Colombian analysis of children’s alternative family care: Stašová Leona, Smutková Lucie, Garavito-Lopez Jacqueline, Fernandez Alexander, Sevilla Teresita; International Social Work (2025); https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728251382827
Un enfoque de justicia centrada en la niñez : Perspectivas iberoamericanas para una agenda regional: Espejo-Yaksuk Nicolas, Fernanda Rodrigues Maria, Davidson Jennifer, Sevilla-Penuela Teresita M, Corra Saravia Mercedes, Chica Portilla Daniela, Ospina Laura; (2025)
Mi viaje : familias que enseñan, familias que aprenden: Tamayo Isaziga Maria Camila, Orcasita Pineda Linda Teresa, Acevedo-Velasco Victoria Eugenia, Rueda-Toro Juan Sebastian, Montenegro Céspedes Jose Luis, Sevilla-Peñuela Teresita; (2025)
Experiencias de revelación de la orientación sexual de hombres gais a sus familias : Yo nunca tuve la oportunidad de sentarme con mi mamá o con mi papá a decirle ḿira, realmente yo soy gay: Orcasita Linda Teresa, Sevilla Teresita María, Rueda-Toro Juan Sebastián, Montenegro José Luis, Tamayo María Camila, Gómez-Sejnaui Valentina; Revista Punto Género Vol 18, pp. 62-94 (2022); https://doi.org/10.5354/2735-7473.2022.69389
Apoyo social familiar para el bienestar de hijos gays e hijas lesbianas: Orcasita Linda Teresa, Sevilla-Penuela Teresita M, Acevedo-Velasco Victoria Eugenia, Montenegro Jose Luis, Tamayo Maria Camila, Rueda-Toro Juan Sebastian; Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales, Ninez y Juventud Vol 18, pp. 1-23 (2020); https://doi.org/10.11600/1692715x.18205
Tramas, sexualidades y prevención del VIH en jóvenes universitarios de Cali: Sevilla-Penuela Teresita M, Valencia Molina Claudia Patricia, Canaval Erazo Gladys Eugenia, Sevilla-Casas Elias, Orcasita Linda Teresa; (2019)

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Teaching

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Teaching

I have experience teaching undergraduate courses in psychology, communication & media studies, law, and education & social services, and in graduate programmes in the areas of health psychology, family studies, public policy, and public health. My teaching areas of interest include sociology and social theory, qualitative methods of research, sexual & reproductive health, and leadership & management within social organizations. I enjoy mentoring and tutoring dissertations and student research projects.

Research

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Professional Activities

Hradec Days of Social Work (Event): Member; 18/9/2025
Workshop: Critical Incident Analysis as a tool for reflective practice in academic management: Speaker; 24/7/2025
External Examiner of a Master Dissertation: External Examiner; 16/7/2025
Hradec Days of Social Work (Event): Member; 19/9/2024
External Examiner of a Master Dissertation: External Examiner; 8/7/2024
External examiner of a Doctoral Theses: External Examiner; 29/5/2024

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Projects

Systematic review of the evidence on the impact of working from home on the mental health of call-center workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic: Botero-Sarassa, Jimena (Principal Investigator) Sevilla, Teresita (Co-investigator) Varela-Arevalo, Maria Teresa (Co-investigator) Cadavid-Ruiz, Natalia (Co-investigator); Commissioned systematic review on working conditions and the impact of working from home on the mental health of call-center workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic; 01-Jan-2022 - 31-Jan-2023
Analysis of the Model of Friendly Health Services for Adolescents and Young People (SSAAJ) for the promotion and guarantee of sexual rights and reproductive rights in the city of Cali: Orcasita, Linda Teresa (Principal Investigator) Sevilla, Teresita (Co-investigator); “Analysis of the Model of Friendly Health Services for Adolescents and Young People (SSAAJ) for the promotion and guarantee of sexual rights and reproductive rights in the city of Cali”. Joint funding by the city of Cali’s Mayor’s Office and the Internal Seeding Fund, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali.; 01-Jan-2019 - 31-Jan-2020
Family dynamics in the process of disclosure and acceptance of sexual orientation of gay sons and lesbian daughters in Cali, Colombia: Orcasita, Linda Teresa (Principal Investigator) Sevilla, Teresita (Co-investigator); “Family dynamics in the process of disclosure and acceptance of sexual orientation of gay sons and lesbian daughters in Cali, Colombia”. Internal Seeding Fund, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali; 01-Jan-2018 - 31-Jan-2018
Actions and meanings in the preventive practices against HIV/AIDS in young university students in Cali, Colombia: Sevilla, Teresita (Principal Investigator) Canaval Erazo, Gladys Eugenia (Co-investigator); Actions and meanings in the preventive practices against HIV/AIDS in young university students in Cali, Colombia. (2012-2015). Ministry of Science (Colombia), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Cali), Universidad del Valle (Cali); 01-Jan-2012 - 30-Jan-2015
Characterization of knowledge, attitudes, practices and social meanings in the communication processes on sexuality between parents and adolescent children in two cities of Colombia: Sevilla, Teresita (Principal Investigator) Orcasita, Linda Teresa (Co-investigator); "Characterization of knowledge, attitudes, practices and social meanings in the communication processes on sexuality between parents and adolescent children in two cities of Colombia". Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Cali). Internal Seeding Fund, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali.; 01-Jan-2012 - 31-Jan-2012
Characterization of knowledge, attitudes and practices present in the processes of sexual education in parents of adolescents in the city of Cali: Sevilla, Teresita (Principal Investigator) Orcasita, Linda Teresa (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2011 - 31-Jan-2011