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About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is the largest comprehensive college in the State University of New York system. As a civic, urban, and engaged campus community, we pride ourselves as having small college learning environments coupled with large university opportunities. We are a diverse and inclusive college committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our mission is to transform lives, to empower students to succeed and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, and professional studies, each year nearly 10,000 students choose Buffalo State for its broad array of high-quality academic programs, diverse and creative environment, hands-on learning opportunities, affordable SUNY tuition, NCAA Division III athletics, and prime location in Buffalo’s cultural corridor. We welcome applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional
Faculty
Department
Creativity and Change Leadership
Local Title
Assistant Professor
Budget Title
Assistant Professor 10 Months
Rank
A5
Line Number
23400
Salary Range
Competitive
FTE
Full-Time
Negotiating Unit
UUP
FLSA
Exempt
Department Website
https://creativity.buffalostate.edu/
Brief Job Description
The Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Creativity and Change Leadership Department. Additionally, this faculty member will pursue scholarly activities associated with the field of creativity, such as conference presentations, engage in scholarship of teaching, publication of research reports. The Assistant Professor is also expected to provide service to the department, college, and larger creativity community. With the respect to service to the department, the Assistant Professor will assist with curricular development and framework for a proposed Doctorate in Professional Studies and participate in the online course development requirements.
Required Qualifications
1. Earned doctoral degree;
2. Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice in the field of creativity;
3. Demonstrated knowledge of research methods;
4. Evidence of organizational skills;
5. Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in higher education;
6. Evidence of excellent communication skills;
7. Creativity related publications; and
8. Ability to work cooperatively in a small, interdisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate creativity courses using diverse modalities;
2. Evidence of excellence in teaching qualitative and/or quantitative research methods;
3. Evidence of scholarly pursuits, such as conference presentations, refereed journal publications, chapters, curriculum development, etc., in the field of creativity;
4. Demonstrated history of developing positive relationships with students and supporting student learning;
5. Experience with diverse students such as first-generation college students, adult learners, students from diverse cultures and countries, etc.;
6. Direct experience with advanced academic programs and faculty specifically in the field of creativity;
7. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in the field of creativity with respect to educational and/or scholarly activities; and
8. Professional and field experiences that enhance diverse disciplinary perspectives.
Anticipated Date of Hire
09/01/2023
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Contact Person
Susan Keller Mathers
Contact Email
kellersm@buffaostate.edu
Contact Fax
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/6675
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement
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