Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Social Work

Society for Social Work and Research; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo School of Social Work invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in social work or a related field and an MSW with practice experience, and will contribute to an active research agenda.

Responsibilities include conducting fundable research, teaching in seated, online, and hybrid environments, engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration, and serving on school committees.

Qualifications

• PhD in social work or a related field.
• MSW or a master’s degree in a related field.
• PhD in social work or social welfare is preferred.
• MSW with two years of post-MS/W practice experience preferred.

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 multiple modalities

Education

PhD in social work or related field

MSW or master’s degree in related field

MSW and two years post-MSW practice experience

Job description

Overview

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Social Work. Department: School of Social Work. Posting link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63401

Position Summary

The School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo is searching for a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will have:

• A doctorate in Social Work or a related discipline
• An MSW with practice experience
• An active research agenda
• Experience 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in social work or a related field
• MSW or a master’s degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in social work or social welfare
• MSW and two years of post-MSW practice experience

Additional Information

Salary Range: Competitive

Job Type: Full-Time

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Special Instructions Summary:

Contact Information

• Contact\'s Name: Robert Keefe
• Contact\'s Pronouns: He/him/his
• 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: 08/23/2027

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.