"Adjunct Instructor, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences"

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Adjunct Instructor, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61026

Position Summary
Adjunct Instructor openings available in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at the University at Buffalo (UB) through a variety of part-time positions. Enthusiastic, forward-thinking faculty are invited to apply, particularly those who can operate effectively in a team environment and in a diverse community of students and faculty, helping all students reach their full potential.

Candidates should have the ability to teach a range of seated or on-line courses in a discipline of engineering at the undergraduate or graduate level, as needed.

Successful candidates will:

• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of subject.
• Provide students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject.
• Evaluate students’ performance and provide effective feedback to guide student learning and success.
• Contribute to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative environment.

About the Department
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has 10 academic departments: AI & Society, Biomedical Engineering; Chemical and Biological Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Engineering Education; Industrial and Systems Engineering; Materials Design and Innovation; and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

The University at Buffalo is a diverse, inclusive and scholarly community dedicated to bringing the benefits of its research, scholarship, and educational excellence to global and local communities in ways that impact and positively change the world. We view the three traditional pillars of the public higher education mission—research, education, and service—as interdependent endeavors that continually enrich and inform each other. Groundbreaking research, transformative educational experiences, and deeply engaged service to its communities define the University at Buffalo’s mission as a premier, research-intensive public university.

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

• For a position that requires teaching an undergraduate course: a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline/field.
• For a position that requires teaching a graduate course: a master’s or PhD degree in the relevant discipline/field.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range
Competitive

Job Type
As needed

Special Instructions Summary
The application package should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement no longer than two pages; a Diversity Statement may be included but is optional.

Applicants are specifically asked to emphasize their educational, not their research accomplishments.

Hiring is contingent on course availability, funding and course enrollment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Monica Vacanti
Contact's Pronouns: She/Her
Contact's Title: Assistant Dean for Human Resources
Contact's Email: mvacanti@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-0800

Posting Dates

Posted: 02/13/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 07/01/2026