Adjunct Faculty

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

This course is designed to enhance critical thinking and clinical reasoning abilities by introducing the student to the application of nursing research and evidence- based practice to contemporary nursing practice. The purpose of this course is to acquaint nursing students with the fundamentals of research methods and to understand the importance of research in practice. Evidence-based practice will be explored as a basis for further development of professional practice. Application of research and the formation of evidence-based practice will be explored in the classroom and external learning experiences. Lecture 60 instructional hours (4 credits); External Learning Experiences, 60 hours (2 credits). Offered in distance education format.

The Department of Nursing at Daemen University invites applications for an adjunct faculty to teach NUR 317 a 6-credit online course, that encompasses didactic and external learning experiences, in the RN-BS Nursing Program. This position will assume the role of the clinical instructor to oversee the 60- hours of external learning experiences.

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing Current licensure and experience as a Registered Nurse Strong communication and teaching skills Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience preferred.