Harry Hunter is an associate teaching professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, where he teaches in both the Master of Social Work (MSW) and Doctor of Social Work (DSW) programs. With over 25 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, government and health system organizations, he combines his expertise in social work, industrial/organizational psychology and business administration to prepare students for advanced, evidence-informed practice. His teaching emphasizes a collaborative learning environment in which students apply evidence-based social work practices, integrate theory and ethics, and engage in critical self-reflection to support their professional growth.

Hunter holds a DSW from Tulane University, where he received the DSW Student Award for Outstanding Achievement. He also earned a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Capella University, an MSW from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Lawrence Technological University. Additionally, he completed undergraduate degrees in social work and mental health at Armstrong State College (now Georgia Southern University). In 2024, he was elected to the alumni board of the University of Michigan School of Social Work.

His research focuses on workforce mental health, organizational culture and leadership practices that support employee well-being. Hunter's scholarship examines the underdiagnosis of depression among men, barriers to workplace mental health screening, social isolation among older adults and intergenerational approaches to community well-being. His work integrates clinical practice, organizational science and global social work perspectives to promote more inclusive environments across diverse populations.

In 2018, he completed postdoctoral training at L’École Pratique de Service Social (EPSS) in Paris, France, presenting "More Than Meals: An International Innovative Social Impact Project for France," which was subsequently published in Health & Social Work. This project addressed social exclusion of older adults and promoted intergenerational engagement strategies. In the spring of 2025, he participated in a study abroad program in southern India focused on global social work and mental health, where he engaged with leading institutions and attended the Social Workers Perspectives — Actions, Research, Knowledge & Services International Conference at St. Joseph’s University in Bengaluru.

Hunter has contributed extensively to organizational and community development. From 2002 to 2025, he served as a peer reviewer for the Council on Accreditation (COA). Additionally, from 2014 to 2017, he served on the Citizens District Council in Detroit, where he supported the planning and development of the historic Brush Park neighborhood. He received the Spirit of Detroit Award for “exceptional achievement, outstanding leadership and dedication to improving the quality of life” and is a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.