Full Professor/ Senior Scholar, School of Social Work

University at Buffalo

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate in social work or related field.
  • Experience in obtaining large grants from various funding sources.
  • Demonstrated history of publishing in high-impact scholarly journals.

Responsibilities

  • Secure external funding from foundations and government agencies.
  • Conduct research and prepare reports for funding bodies.
  • Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and deliver presentations at high-profile conferences.
  • Travel to collaborate with other academic institutions.
  • Engage in departmental and faculty meetings, contributing to university governance.
  • Mentor junior faculty and teaching assistants to enhance their academic growth.
  • Evaluate teaching materials and suggest improvements.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Participation in prestigious conferences and networking opportunities.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Full Professor/ Senior Scholar, School of Social Work

Department
School of Social Work

Posting Number
F250076

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58296

Employer
State

Faculty Appointment Term
Term

Position Type
UUP Faculty

Position Summary

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

Key responsibilities include:
  1. Procuring external funding from foundation, state and/ or federal agencies.
  2. Conducting research and writing reports for funding agencies.
  3. 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.
  4. Traveling to other universities or academic settings to participate in learning opportunities.
  5. Participating in committee, departmental, and faculty meetings.
  6. Providing mentoring assistance to tenure-earning faculty and teaching assistants.
  7. Reviewing teaching materials and making recommendations for improvement.
  8. Assisting with student recruitment, interviews, and academic counseling sessions.
  9. Contributing to the creation of an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  10. Designing and delivering quality courses that synthesize and communicate knowledge and skills effectively to diverse students.
  11. Participating in professional service and leadership at local, state, regional, national, and/or global levels.


Minimum Qualifications
  • An earned doctorate in social work or related field.
  • Experience procuring large foundation, state, federal, and other grants.
  • Proven track record of publishing in high-impact journals.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience mentoring other researchers in procuring research funding.
  • Experience teaching at the graduate and doctoral levels.


Physical Demands

Driving Requirements
This position does not 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
He/him/his

Contact's Title
Associate Professor

Contact's Email
[email protected]

Contact's Phone
585-490-2488

Posting Dates

Posted
08/01/2025

Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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