Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work

IMDiversity; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University at Buffalo invites qualified, part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach DSW, MSW and undergraduate students via Brightspace. You will develop syllabi, deliver online and in-person content, and participate in fall and spring meetings to support student learning and professional ethics.

Successful candidates will possess a MSW or higher (DSW preferred for certain tracks), and relevant social work experience. Prior online teaching and familiarity with LMS are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant social work experience post-MS W degree.
• Knowledge of APA reference citation style.
• For the DSW program: Doctorate degree.
• For the MSW & Undergraduate program: MSW/M.A. in Social Work or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content using master course syllabi and develop a full syllabus.
• Utilize Brightspace learning management system for instruction.
• Familiarize with TI-HR curriculum to foster student skills and knowledge.
• Attend fall and spring meetings in person or virtually.
• Collaborate respectfully across beliefs and backgrounds to support students.
• Uphold Social Work ethics and the School's mission and values.
• Collaborate with students and school administration to support learning.

Skills

Online teaching

Teaching experience

Brightspace LMS

Educational technology

Education

Doctorate degree

MSW or related field

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Zoom

Collaborate

Voicethread

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work

Department: School of Social Work

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo socialwork.buffalo.edu 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 https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/education/dsw-online.html.

MSW & Undergraduate: For a list of course offerings, please visit https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/education/master-of-social-work-msw/curriculum.html and https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/education/undergraduate-education.html. 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

• 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.

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.

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Varies

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.