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
Term

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

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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

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