Employment Opportunities

The Associate Dean for Research (ADR), who also serves as the Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research (BCSR), oversees the development of the school’s research agenda and protocols consistent with UB’s guidelines, and providing leadership in articulating and carrying out the research mission of the School of Social Work (SSW).

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The ADR provides leadership in the development and implementation of the school’s research strategic plan developed in collaboration with the school’s various constituencies
• Serves as SSW research liaison with university administration
• Develops the SSW’s research infrastructure
• Develops and promotes policies and procedures that support research
• Serves as a member of the SSW Administrative Team
• Chairs the Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
• Implements faculty professional development opportunities
• Develops mechanisms to monitor funded research benchmarks and productivity of peer institutions
• Networks on research matters with other schools to develop interdisciplinary research collaboratives
• Identifies and advocate for BCSR research infrastructure needs.
• Develops and implements BCSR strategic plan in conjunction with RAC.
• Chairs the Grants Team and Project Design Team.
• Develops and manages the BCSR budget
• Reports on research activities and funded research portfolio as required.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates BCSR staff
• Organizes and implements the BCSR Distinguished Scholars Series.
• Manage endowment accounts according to donor’s directive.
• Administer the Fed-AWARD program.
• Cultivates external funding resources
• Develops both faculty and student research and award opportunities

The School of Social Work at UB seeks a candidate to fill the position of Director of Practicum Education. This role provides leadership, oversight and management of practicum education curriculum in order to ensure the successful preparation of diverse graduates for social work practice according to accreditation standards; contributes to research and scholarship to further the profession and provides leadership for community service.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Initiates the identification and development of new practicum sites, and the review of existing sites as needed, including but not limited to those in nonprofit and public agencies, the UB Gateway Center and other UB departments and schools.
• Initiates and oversees the identification and development of services to students including but not limited individual learning plans, writing workshops, professional development and career planning.
• Oversees the orientation and on-going training for new, continuing and returning practicum educators participating in on and off-campus programs facilitates library privileges and tuition waivers as needed.
• Oversees the development, review and distribution of practicum education materials, including the Practicum Education Manual, practicum education forms, memos and reporting mechanism to facilitate improved communication for students, faculty, and practicum educators.
• Oversees the placement and grading of all on-campus and off-campus MSW students in practicum settings, including the assignment of students to faculty liaisons.

The School of Social Work at UB seeks a candidate to fill our position for a Full Professor/Senior Scholar.

Key responsibilities include:

• Procuring external funding from foundation, state and/ or federal agencies.
• Conducting research and writing reports for funding agencies.
• Publishing research in various outlets including peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books, delivering presentations at top-tier conferences and networking with others in the field.
• Traveling to other universities or academic settings to participate in learning opportunities.
• Participating in committee, departmental and faculty meetings.
• Providing mentoring assistance to tenure-earning faculty and teaching assistants.
• Reviewing teaching materials and making recommendations for improvement.
• Assisting with student recruitment, interviews, and academic counseling sessions.
• Contributing to the creation of an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Designing and delivering quality courses that synthesize and communicate knowledge and skills effectively to diverse students.
• Participating in professional service and leadership at local, state, regional, national and/or global levels.

The Resource Management unit of the School of Social Work is seeking a Senior Staff Assistant who is a self-motivated individual who enjoys a fast-paced, team environment. This individual will have the opportunity to learn and grow within an evolving work environment. They will provide support for the School to fulfill budgetary and personnel functions in a deadline-driven setting. Effective communication skills along with a heightened focus on attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness of all paperwork will ensure a successful candidate.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages all aspects of travel, reimbursement, procurement, etc. and coordinates the financial implications to school budgets. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to strive for operational excellence. Tracks the staff program and appraisal process .
• Monitors and reconciles State, Research Foundation Indirect, and UB Foundation accounts, as well as unit budgets within the School. Collaborates with Assistant Director of Resource Management in executing fiscal year budget closeout and start-up of subsequent year.
• Processes School-related appointments such as TA/GA’s, Student Assistant and Volunteer. Also manages a multi-unit effort to appoint part-time faculty which includes identifying employee paperwork and placing employees on payroll in a timely manner. Monitors and reviews time-sheets.
• Develops and analyzes School financial reports, performing trend analysis, identifying and summarizing variances in account activity for school budgets.
• Coordinates with Assistant Director of Resource Management to identify, communicate and implement new polices and procedures.

The 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.