What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty position at Daemen University?
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
Adjunct faculty to teach one section of Ecology lab in Fall, 2024. The 300-level lab course includes ecological techniques and data analysis in both the field and lab work to explore lecture concepts. Candidates must have a minimum of a master's degree in Ecology or related field and teaching experience. Candidates must have a working knowledge of local flora and fauna and basic statistics as well as a clean driving record and willingness to drive a van with students to local sites within 30 minutes of campus. The lab meets for 3 hours weekly on Friday afternoon from 12:20-3:20pm.
BIO-302L, General Ecology Lab. Lab includes field and laboratory experimentation in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, with emphasis on experimental design, data analysis and scientific writing. Corequisite: BIO-302, General Ecology.
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