Educator - Buffalo Build Program

SUNY University at Buffalo, United States

Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 14 Jul 2025

Posting Details
Position Information


Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Educator - Buffalo Build Program
Classification Title Educator
Department Educational Opportunity Center
Posting Number R250098
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57756
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.6

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary
The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) is seeking an Educator to join our team that specializes in providing workforce development training to students in the BEOC’s Buffalo Build Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Readiness Program . The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses focused on various aspects of workforce development, including construction, financial literacy, safety protocols, equipment operation, materials management, and sustainable practices.
Working under general supervision, incumbents are responsible for student/trainee development and the delivery of educational programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to impart essential skills and knowledge to students pursuing careers in skilled trades, specifically the building trades, and related fields. Candidates should have the ability to teach in-person courses.
Academic Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
  • Develop and deliver engaging and informative lectures, presentations, and hands-on activities related to workforce development as assigned by the Director of Instructional Services or designee.
  • Design course curriculum, learning objectives, and assessments aligned with industry standards and best practices under the direction of the Director of Instructional Services or designee.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to students, fostering their understanding of theoretical concepts and practical applications.
  • Incorporate real-world examples, case studies, and guest speakers to enhance learning experiences and industry relevance.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements, trends, and regulations in workforce development, integrating relevant updates into course content.
  • Facilitate discussions and collaborative projects that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork among students.
  • Offer constructive feedback and evaluation to students to support their academic growth and professional development.


About the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) is an adult education enterprise, of the State University of New York, University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), with an annual enrollment of 1,940 students, that provides urban and/or disadvantaged residents in the Western New York area with tuition-free academic programs, workforce development training and certifications and gainful employment opportunities. The mission of BEOC is to produce lifelong learners who are self-directed, empowered, and committed to excellence. Residents of the surrounding Buffalo community are provided a range of services designed to develop the academic and workforce development skills necessary to become self-sufficient. Programs and services are structured to adapt to the needs of our students — as well as to the demands of our community — and serve as first steps toward the attainment of long-term educational and employment skills.

Learn more:

  • Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree
  • Three (3) years total teaching experience in an institutional setting or on a seminar basis which included development of presentation material, lesson planning, and participant evaluation.
  • One (1) year of professional experience specifically in workforce development, including hands-on work in construction (equipment, materials, and techniques), financial literacy, work site safety, and sustainable practices.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Proficiency in instructional design principles, curriculum development, and educational technology tools.
  • Cultural competence and the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and learning environments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledgeable in multiple content areas and theoretical frameworks within stated discipline, as well as issues related to diversity and multiculturalism.
  • Prior teaching or training experience at the college or university level is desirable.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset conducive to working in a dynamic academic setting.
  • Available to work evening hours.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft software and ability to work with computers and education related databases.
  • Experience working with academically underprepared and/or economically disadvantaged adults.
Physical Demands
May be required to occasionally move items that are 50 pounds. Includes frequent moving, ascending/descending stairs, and positioning self to move carts.
Salary Range $55,000 - $60,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus Downtown Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information


Contact's Name Jacqueline Boyd
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Director of Instructional Services
Contact's Email jmboyd@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-1900

Posting Dates


Posted 06/25/2025
Deadline for applicants 07/14/2025
Date to be filled 08/18/2025

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