Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology

Daemen University; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 31,248 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

A private liberal arts institution in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for an introductory Anatomy & Physiology course. The role involves teaching first-year Nursing students, fostering active learning, and demonstrating organizational skills. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and have experience with the course material and teaching. This position emphasizes engagement with diverse student populations and requires strong time management and communication skills. Compensation ranges from $2,800 - $3,000 per semester.

Qualifications

• Experience relating to Anatomy & Physiology course material.
• Familiarity with online teaching environments.
• Preferred previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 207) course.
• Implement active learning strategies for diverse students.
• Evaluate educational activities against established goals.

Skills

Active learning experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Commitment to diversity

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Overview

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 an 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

The Department of Natural Sciences is seeking an Adjunct instructor for our introductory Anatomy and Physiology Lecture course.

About This Opportunity

The Adjunct instructor will be responsible for teaching an introductory course in Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 207) designed primarily for first-year students in the Nursing major. The lecture meets for 1 hour and 20 minutes twice a week and is coupled with a 1 credit laboratory that meets once a week to be taught by a separate instructor. It is one part of a two-semester sequence. The student learning objectives are as follows: 1) acquire and use the language of anatomy and physiology, 2) understand the levels of organization of the human body, 3) understand organ systems, and their components, processes, and functions, 4) have a thorough enough understanding of these principles that you may apply them to human behavior, health, physiology, and pathology in the future.

Knowledge And Skills

• Experience with active learning; in both an online and face to face modality
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational skills necessary to plan, implement and evaluate educational activities to assure compliance with established goals and objectives
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with all university constituents
• Strong time management/organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations

$2,800 - $3,000 per semester

Required Qualifications

• Candidate should possess a master's degree or higher in an appropriate field, have experience that relates to the course material and facility with the online environment. Previous teaching experience is preferred.

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