Clinical Assistant Professor

School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office Location: 210 Park Ave. M-SP1-01
Florham Park, NJ 07932

Education

  • BA, Centenary University
  • MSW, Morgan State University
  • PhD, Morgan State University

Academic Profile

Dr. Marquis Chandler is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a licensed social worker, educator, researcher, and clinician whose work focuses on health equity, healthcare utilization, and the social determinants of health, with particular attention to the lived experiences of historically marginalized communities.

Dr. Chandler earned his Ph.D. in Social Work from Morgan State University, his Master of Social Work from Morgan State University, and his bachelor’s degree from Centenary University. Prior to joining Fairleigh Dickinson University, he served as a faculty member at Long Island University, where he taught undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral social work courses while mentoring students across all levels of social work education.

His scholarship explores how lived experiences, structural inequities, and social contexts influence health behaviors, healthcare decision-making, and access to care. His research interests include health disparities, community-engaged research, racialized healthcare experiences, behavioral health, and the intersection of social work and public health. He is particularly interested in translating research findings into practical strategies that improve health outcomes and strengthen community well-being.

In addition to his academic work, Dr. Chandler has more than 15 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in outpatient behavioral health and community-based settings. His practice emphasizes culturally responsive, evidence-informed interventions that empower individuals and families to navigate complex social and behavioral health challenges. As an educator, Dr. Chandler is committed to preparing future social workers to think critically, practice ethically, and advocate for equitable systems of care.

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