University at Buffalo
Professor Position

Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Social Work

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026

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Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Social Work

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Social Work
Department School of Social Work
Posting Number F260066
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63401
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Term
Position Type UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit 08 - UUP
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Summary The School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo is searching for a faculty colleague to join our school in a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor.

The successful candidate for this position will have:
  • A doctorate in Social Work or a related discipline
  • An MSW with practice experience
  • An active research agenda
  • Experience having taught social work courses in seated, online, and hybrid environments.

Duties include:
  • Conducting fundable research.
  • Teaching in the school’s degree programs.
  • Engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration with university colleagues.
  • Participating on school committees.

Applicants are expected to have a scholarly record appropriate for the rank to which they are applying.

To learn why the UB School of Social Work may be the right career choice for you, visit our website.
Learn more:
  • Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in social work or a related field
  • MSW or a masters degree in a related field
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in social work or social welfare
  • MSW and two years of post-MSW practice experience
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 Full-Time
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Robert Keefe
Contact's Pronouns He/him/his
Contact's Title Associate Professor
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 585-490-2488
Posting Dates
Posted 07/14/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 08/23/2027
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
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    • State Professional
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    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • Chronicle of Higher Education
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    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other
    • WNY Jobs
  3. * 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. Resume
Optional Documents

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