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Lecturer Position

Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026

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Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work
Department School of Social Work
Posting Number F260063
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63237
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Temporary
Position Type UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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 and Undergraduate education website. The MSW Program is specifically interested in candidates with a strong teaching record and experience teaching online.
Please view the special instructions summary for the contact information for each of the programs.

We are looking for adjunct faculty to help implement our curriculum and teach essential social work history, theory, competencies, and skill.

Responsibilities include:
  • Teaching course content and using the course description and objectives (from a master course syllabus). Instructors will need to develop a full syllabus, following the Syllabi Requirements outlined in the School’s Handbook.
  • Instructors are also required to utilize the learning management system, Brightspace.
  • Instructors should be familiar with the School’s TI-HR curriculum to help facilitate and advance students’ skills, competency, 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.
  • Collaborate with students and school administration effectively to support students.

This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as-needed basis.
The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
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.
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]
Additional Information
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 MSW Program Director
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-645-1260
Posting Dates
Posted 07/07/2026
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
    • WNY Jobs
  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
  7. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

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

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