Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work

State University of New York at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks dedicated part-time adjunct instructors for its School of Social Work. This role involves delivering engaging online courses to Doctor of Social Work and Master of Social Work students, utilizing advanced technologies and the Brightspace platform. The ideal candidates will have a strong teaching record, relevant social work experience, and a commitment to social work ethics. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and strives to provide quality educational experiences, making a significant impact on students' professional development in social work.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant social work experience post-MSW degree required.
• Doctorate for DSW program, M.S./M.A. for MSW/Undergraduate.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content and develop full syllabus according to guidelines.
• Utilize Brightspace and facilitate student skills development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of APA citation style

Online instruction

Familiarity with Brightspace

Social work ethics and values

Education

Doctorate degree

M.S. or M.A. in Social Work

Tools

Brightspace

Collaborate

Zoom

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work

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. The MSW Program is specifically interested in candidates with a strong teaching record and experience teaching online.

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.
• Utilizing the learning management system, Brightspace.
• Familiarity 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.

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.

Contact Information:

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: [e-mail]

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: [e-mail]

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: [e-mail]

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.