He earned his MSW and PhD from the University of California at Berkeley, School of Social Welfare. His research encompasses human rights, global social work, and community practice. In 2011 Dr. Androff was the recipient of the Emerging Scholar Award from the Association of Community Organization and Social Administration. In 2010 Dr. Androff was invited to deliver the Homecoming Lecture at McGill University, School of Social Work. Dr. Androff currently serves on the Council of Social Work Education's Council for External Relations.