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

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor (Aging/ Gerontology), School of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
Posting Number
F260065
Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63396
Employer
State
Faculty Appointment Term
Term
Position Type
UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit
08 - UUP
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year
2026-2027
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 having taught social work courses in seated, online, and hybrid environments.

Duties include:
  • 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.
Learn more:
  • 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-masters degree experience in the area of gerontology/aging
  • An active research agenda

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Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range
Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Robert Keefe
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Associate Professor
Contact's Email
rhkeefe@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
585-490-2488
Posting Dates
Posted
07/14/2026
Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
08/20/2027
References
Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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