Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

University at Buffalo School of Social Work is seeking exceptional part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach DSW, MSW and Undergraduate courses online via Brightspace (UBLearns). Instructors will develop full syllabi, deliver courses online, and participate in fall/spring meetings, engaging with diverse student populations.

Applicants should have strong teaching records, experience with online delivery, and the ability to collaborate with students and administration to uphold the School's ethics

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in social work settings.
• Experience delivering online courses.
• Ability to develop full syllabi and use LMS.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content and develop a full syllabus from a master course syllabus.
• Utilize the Brightspace LMS for course delivery.
• Attend fall and spring meetings (in-person or virtual).
• Foster an inclusive, respectful learning environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with students and School administration to support student success.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online instruction

Diverse student populations

Tools

Brightspace

Job description

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

Please view the special instructions summary for the contact information for each of the programs.

We are looking for adjunct faculty to help implement our curriculum and teach essential social work history, theory, competencies, and skill.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Instructors are also required to utilize the learning management system, Brightspace.
• Instructors should be familiar with the School’s TI‑HR curriculum to help facilitate and advance students’ skills, competency, 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.
• Collaborate 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.