Adjunct Instructor, College of Arts and Sciences

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading public research university is seeking part-time Adjunct Instructors for the College of Arts and Sciences. Responsibilities include demonstrating subject knowledge, providing learning materials, and evaluating student performance. Minimum qualifications require a terminal degree or equivalent teaching experience. Join a vibrant academic community that values diverse perspectives and supports students’ success.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• ABD, Master’s degree, professional certification, or equivalency will be considered.
• Extensive professional or specialized teaching experience may be substituted for degree.
• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of subject.
• Provide students with appropriate learning materials and expertise.
• Use University and department learning systems and adhere to good instructional practices.
• Evaluate students’ performance and provide effective feedback.
• Contribute to and maintain an inclusive environment.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Student assessment

Course preparation

Education

Terminal degree in the relevant discipline/field

ABD, Master’s degree, professional certification, or equivalency

Extensive professional or specialized teaching experience

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, College of Arts and Sciences

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor, College of Arts and Sciences

The University at Buffalo (UB) offers a variety of part-time Adjunct Instructor opportunities in the College of Arts and Sciences. We seek individuals who can understand and contribute to the College’s and University’s mission and vision. Assignments include seated or online courses in a discipline of expertise.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of subject.
• Provide students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject(s).
• Use University and department learning systems (example, UB Learns) and adhere to good instructional practices (example, published syllabi and holding office hours).
• Evaluate students’ performance and provide effective feedback to guide student learning and success.
• Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative environment.

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

About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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

• Terminal degree in the relevant discipline/field.
• ABD, Master’s degree, professional certification, or equivalency will be considered.
• Extensive professional or specialized teaching experience may be substituted for degree.
• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary teaching experience.

Salary Range

Competitive

Application Instructions

Submit a letter of interest addressing how your qualifications are well-matched with the job description as well as a CV. All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered. Hiring is contingent on course availability, funding, and course enrollment.

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].