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Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work
Department School of Social Work
Posting Number F220175
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/37821
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Temporary
Position Type UUP Faculty
Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Position Summary
The University at Buffalo School of Social Work is looking for exceptional part-time adjunct instructors who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to our Doctor of Social Work (DSW), Master of Social Work (MSW) and Undergraduate students. The successful candidate will deliver courses by utilizing the Brightspace platform, also known as UBLearns.

DSW: The DSW program is delivered fully online. The successful candidate will deliver courses using advanced technologies. For a description of the DSW program and a list of course offerings, please visit the DSW program website.

MSW & Undergraduate: For a list of course offerings, please visit the MSW program website.

Please view the special instructions summary for the contact information for each of the programs.

Essential duties:
  • Develop a full syllabus using the Course Description and Course Objectives on the Master Course Syllabus, and following the Syllabi Requirements outlined in the School’s Handbook.
  • Deliver the School’s TI-HR curriculum to help facilitate and advance students’ skills and knowledge development.
  • Attend (in-person or virtually) meetings in the fall and spring semesters.
  • Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Maintain a strong commitment to Social Work’s ethics and values, as well as the School’s mission, values, and vision.


This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as-needed basis.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Two or more years of relevant social work experience post-MSW degree.
  • Knowledge of the American Psychological Association (APA) reference citation style.
  • For the DSW program: Doctorate degree.
  • For the MSW & Undergraduate program: M.S. or M.A. in Social Work (or closely related field).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Current SW Licensure (LMSW/LCSW) or equivalent in related field.
  • Previous graduate-level social work teaching experience.
  • Prior exposure to supervising in a social work setting.
  • Experience with Brightspace or other online learning management systems (LMS).
  • Experience with other teaching technologies (e.g. Collaborate, Voicethread, Zoom, etc.)
  • Experience with online instruction is preferred for candidates interested in teaching online.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Additional Salary Information
Type Varies
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
For questions regarding the MSW program:
Contact Name: Katie McClain-Meeder (MSW Contact)
Contact Title: Associate Professor, Director of the MSW Program
Contact Phone/Extension: 716-645-1252
Contact Email: mcclainm@buffalo.edu

For questions regarding the DSW program:
Contact Name: Louanne Bakk (DSW Contact)
Contact Title: Clinical Associate Professor, DSW Program Director
Contact Phone/Extension: 716-645-1861
Contact Email: louanneb@buffalo.edu

For questions regarding the Undergraduate program:
Contact Name: Filomena Critelli (Undergraduate Contact)
Contact Title: Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Contact Phone/Extension: 716-645-1250
Contact Email: fmc8@buffalo.edu
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Katie McClain-Meeder
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Clinical Associate Professor, Director of the MSW Program
Contact's Email mcclainm@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-1260
Posting Dates

Posted 09/29/2022
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References

Number of References Required 2
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
    • AcademicKeys.com
    • CareerExposure.com
    • CareerWomen.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversitySearch.com
    • GoogleJobs.com
    • HERCjobs.org
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • IMDiversity.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • MBACareers.com
    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other
  3. * Please indicate your area of interest
    • DSW Only
    • MSW Only
    • Undergraduate Only
    • DWS & MSW
    • DSW & Undergraduate
    • MSW & Undergraduate
    • All
  4. * Please indicate your semester availability.
    • Fall/Spring
    • Fall only
    • Spring only
    • Summer only
    • All
  5. * Please indicate your subject area(s) of expertise and/or course interests. (For a list of course offerings, please visit the link listed in the position summary of the posting)

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please specify your preferred teaching methodology.
    • Seated instruction
    • Online instruction
    • Both

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents