Skip to Main Content

Lecturer 10 Months (Pool Posting)

Posting Details

Position Information

About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Posting Date 07/01/2023
Department Communication
Local Title Lecturer
Budget Title Lecturer 10 Months (Pool Posting)
Rank/Grade A0
Line Number 12345
Salary Range $3,500 per 3 credit hour course
FTE Part-Time
Negotiating Unit UUP
FLSA Exempt
Department Website
Brief Job Description
The department is accepting applications to fill current and future part-time, temporary teaching positions in journalism, media production, public relations/advertising, communication studies.

This is a pool posting and applications are accepted on an on-going basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree and appropriate level of experience.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree
Anticipated Date of Hire
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Contact Person
Contact Email
Contact Fax
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/2921
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
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.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161
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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of education attained?
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • Doctorate
    • J.D. (Juris Doctor)
    • None of the above
  2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Buffalo State website
    • Buffalo News
    • Buffalo Rocket
    • Challenger
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Panorama Hispano News
    • Employee Referral
    • Other
  3. * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.
    • I agree to comply with the college's policy.
    • I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts (unofficial)