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Overview

The professor would be required to teach at least four undergraduate classes per semester which may range from Principles of Biology to advanced electives, lectures, and labs. Additional classes may be available for increased compensation. In addition, the position requires advising students about various career paths and mentoring them in doing independent study projects. The professor will also be managing equipment for the Biology Lab and ordering lab equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

+ The Assistant Professor of Biology will be responsible for a wide range of activities including but not limited to the following.

+ Teach at least four undergraduate courses/labs per semester including a wide range from required to advanced courses in Biology.

+ Plan for instructional activities to include, but not limited to, lecture, class discussion, demonstration labs, and projects.

+ Continue productivity in scholarly works.

+ Mentor students in doing independent study projects.

+ Provide academic student advisement; participate in student recruitment activities related to programs that require biology.

+ Serve on college committees.

+ Participate in ongoing professional development toward an understanding of advances and developments in biology and related sciences as well as the teaching profession

+ Contribute to the department’s curriculum development efforts.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

+ Doctorate degree (or its equivalent) in Biology required

+ Experience in teaching at the college level

+ Funded research and experience with grant writing a plus

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

+ Strong analytical skills.

+ Requires ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with frequent high levels of urgency or sensitivity.

+ Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in a team environment

+ Strong interpersonal skills are required, both written and oral, as well as a high level of sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas and Outlook

Maximum Salary

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $68,000.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Full range of Health Plans

+ Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

+ Dependent Care and Transit Programs

+ Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Short-term and Long-term disability programs

+ Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

+ Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

+ Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job Locations US-NY-Brooklyn

ID 2024-11394

College TUNY - LAS/SLE

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Varies

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US