Assistant/Associate Professor (Aging/ Gerontology), School of Social Work

Society for Social Work and Research; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo, School of Social Work, seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in aging/gerontology to join our tenure-track faculty. The successful candidate will hold a PhD and an MSW, maintain an active research agenda, and teach in seated, online, and hybrid formats.

We value cross-disciplinary collaboration and service on school committees, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Applications welcome from veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• PhD in social work, social welfare, or a related field.
• MSW in social work or a related field.
• An active research agenda.

Responsibilities

• Conducting fundable research.
• Teaching in the school’s degree programs.
• Engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration with university colleagues.
• Participating on school committees.

Skills

Active research agenda

Teaching in hybrid environments

Education

PhD in social work or related field

MSW in social work or related field

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Aging/ Gerontology), School of Social Work

Posting Information

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63396

Department: School of Social Work

Position Summary

The School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo is searching for a faculty colleague in the area of aging/gerontology to join our school in a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor.

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• A doctorate in Social Work or a related discipline
• An MSW with practice experience
• An active research agenda
• Experience in teaching social work courses in seated, online, and hybrid environments

Duties

• Conducting fundable research
• Teaching in the school’s degree programs
• Engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration with university colleagues
• Participating on school committees

Applicants are expected to have a scholarly record appropriate for the rank to which they are applying.

To learn why the UB School of Social Work may be the right career choice for you, visit our website.

Benefits

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community

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

• PhD in social work, social welfare, or a related field
• MSW in social work or masters degree in a related field
• An active research agenda

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in social work or social welfare
• MSW in social work with two years of post-master’s degree experience in the area of gerontology/aging
• An active research agenda

Salary Range: Competitive

Job Type: Full-Time

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Robert Keefe

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Associate Professor

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/14/2026

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled: 08/20/2027