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Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work

University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY · 1 wk ago
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Position Summary

The University at Buffalo School of Social Work is seeking exceptional part-time Adjunct Instructors to provide quality educational experiences to our Doctor of Social Work (DSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), and Undergraduate students. The successful candidate will deliver courses using the Brightspace platform, also known as UBLearns.

For the DSW program, the successful candidate will deliver fully online courses. For the MSW and Undergraduate programs, the focus is on candidates with a strong teaching record and experience teaching online. Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching course content and using the course description and objectives (from a master course syllabus).
  • Developing a full syllabus, following the Syllabi Requirements outlined in the School’s Handbook.
  • Utilizing the learning management system, Brightspace.
  • Being familiar with the School’s TI-HR curriculum to help facilitate and advance students’ skills, competency, and knowledge development.
  • Attending (in-person or virtually) meetings in the fall and spring semesters.
  • Functioning and communicating effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Maintaining a strong commitment to Social Work’s ethics and values, as well as the School’s mission, values, and vision.
  • Collaborating with students and school administration effectively to support students.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two or more years of relevant social work experience post-MSW degree.
  • Knowledge of the American Psychological Association (APA) reference citation style.
  • Doctorate degree for the DSW program.
  • M.S. or M.A. in Social Work (or closely related field) for the MSW & Undergraduate program.

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.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the MSW program, contact:

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • 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

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 welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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