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Adjunct Field Educator/Field Liaison, School of Social Work

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University at Buffalo

Location: Buffalo, New York
Category: Faculty-Liberal Arts-Social Work
Date Posted: September 30, 2025

Job Description

Position Title

Adjunct Field Educator/Field Liaison, School of Social Work

Department

School of Social Work

Posting Number

F240081

Posting Link

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/51604

Employer

State

Faculty Appointment Term

Temporary

Position Type

UUP Faculty

Fiscal Year

2024-2025

Position Summary

The School of Social Work at The University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY) is seeking individuals with experience and knowledge of the social work practice community and the ability to make connections between the Schools curriculum and the skills and practice knowledge gained in student field placements. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Field Education Department to ensure quality field experiences that enable students to meet required competencies, and adhere to accreditation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities (Field Educator):

Provide a minimum of one hour per week of individual supervision to the MSW intern including an ongoing evaluation of their progress.
Participate with the on-site task supervisor, in interviewing student interns for the field placement prior to the start of the actual field placement.
Actively coordinate and work with on-site task supervisor in providing appropriate learning experiences for the interns.
Attend an orientation session provided by the School (required for all new field educators).
Provide the student with an orientation to the agency, including information on safety protocol, HIPAA requirements, or other regulations specific to field site.

Duties and Responsibilities (Field Liaison):

Reviewing and providing input to students and field educators regarding the learning contract.
Making a minimum of one field visit during the fall semester and one during the spring semester for each of the assigned students. The visits should include a three-way meeting with the student and field educator at the field placement site.
Be available to problem-solve issues with the student and/or field educator via phone or through additional field visits as needed; document any significant problems and the recommendations made to address the problem.
Reviewing the Field Performance Evaluation Form completed by the field educator at mid-placement and at the end of the students placement.

This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as-needed basis

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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

Applicants must be licensed MSWs.
Two or more years of relevant social work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supervising social work students preferred.

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Varies

Campus

North Campus

Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governors Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact's Name

Katie Stalker

Contact's Title

Director of Field Education

Contact's Email

kstalker@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone

716-645-6444

Posted

07/19/2024