Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

Part-Time In-person Laboratory Instructor, spring semester. The instructor will teach a 3-contact hour, 1 credit hour laboratory. Instructor may teach additional sections if available.

About This Opportunity

Joining Natural Sciences team, the Adjunct Molecular Biology Laboratory Instructor will be responsible for the following:

• BIO 440L (Molecular Biology laboratory); 1 Credit Hour(s)
  • BIO 440L: Topics focus on techniques of molecular biology including PCR, Western blot/ELISA, immunohistochemical staining and bioinformatic approaches. The instructor is welcome to collaborate on syllabus to incorporate their own area of expertise if desired.

Term: Start: 1/22/2024 End: 5/21/2024

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in biology or biochemistry or related fields; previous experience teaching college-level science preferred.

• Experience with "active learning" in both an online and face to face modality
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with all university constituents.
• Strong time management/organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and all university administration.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.

For consideration please also submit letter of interest (include day/time available), curriculum vitae, transcripts (official or unofficial) and contact information for two (2) references.

Review of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.

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