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.

Purpose of Role

Pre-Teaching Assistant Instructor in Behavioral Science Department, Daemen University

Daemen University is seeking applications for a Pre-Teaching Assistant Instructor position in the

Behavioral Science Department.

The purpose of this position is to provide a volunteer in the role of a Teaching Assistant with

education and training in teaching and instructional skills in the field of behavior analysis. This

will also allow the individual an opportunity to gain valuable experience in teaching at the

graduate level in order to obtain future teaching opportunities. This individual will serve in a

Pre-Teaching Assistant role to a faculty member in the Department of Behavioral Science.

Pre-TA Activities

Under the mentorship of the course instructor, the Pre-TA will learn skills that bridge theory and

online instructional delivery in a practice-based manner, including observing course structure and
instructor-student interactions. Instructor-student interactions can be synchronous, through

student support groups, and asynchronous, such as emails that are specific to course learning.

Responsibility of the Pre-TA

The Pre-TA may facilitate asynchronous discussion boards, provide targeted feedback on low-stakes

assignments, and support small-group or individual student engagement through messaging or virtual

office hours under the supervision of the primary instructor. Additional responsibilities may

include monitoring student participation, assisting with course organization and content

accessibility, and engaging in structured reflection (e.g., weekly journals) to analyze effective

online teaching practices.

Supervision of the Pre-TA
The Pre-TA operates under full-time faculty supervision with clearly defined responsibilities

aligned to course objectives and student needs, with the goal of developing competencies in online

pedagogy, instructional communication, and learner support while exploring teaching as a

professional pathway.

Operational considerations
Participation requires access to key institutional systems (e.g., the learning management system,

communication platforms, and grading tools) and adherence to Daemen University's employee

engagement and compliance requirements.

Qualifications required: The Pre-TA will have a Masters Degree in Behavior Analysis or related

field and/or the equivalent coursework (e.g., BCBA qualifying program completion). Board Certified

Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in NY or the state in which they practice in good

standing is preferred. PhD in

Training requirements for the Pre-TA
FERPA
Cultural Sensitivity Training- to be completed by the department
Sexual Harassment Training

LMS Training- to be completed by the department

Other
Background Check (to be completed by Employee Engagement)

Reference Checks (to be completed by the

academic department)

This position is not compensated, strictly voluntary

Faculty mentorship is not compensated, strictly voluntary

Application Process and timeline (TBD) by

the academic department)

The mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly

complex world. Daemen University is an independent, nonsectarian, comprehensive university located

in Amherst, a first ring suburb of Buffalo, New York.

For consideration, apply directly at https://daemen.applicantpro.com/jobs/ and upload your CV,

letter of interest, and contact information for three professional references.

Daemen University is an AA/EOE and strongly encourages applications from women, veterans, people of

color, individuals with disabilities, and candidates who will contribute to and support the

cultural fluency and diversity of our campus.

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