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Assistant Professor Basic Sciences - Educator…
- Touro University (Valhalla, NY)
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Overview
New York Medical College (NYMC or "College") seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented Assistant Professor on the Educator Tenure Track ("Assistant Professor"). The Assistant Professor will join our community of educators in continuing to build and support our dynamic and innovative educational programs in the School of Medicine (SOM) and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBMS). In joining our team of health professions educators comprised of SOM faculty from basic- and clinical- science disciplines, the Assistant Professor will have the opportunity to teach broadly across several disciplines including Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, Physiology and Genetics, based on expertise. The College's medical and graduate student body is engaged in the studies of basic and clinical sciences in a variety of highly integrated, systems-based, hybrid curricula that incorporates active learning strategies into large and small group settings. Collaboration across scientific disciplines will also support the Assistant Professor in delivering basic science content as relates to, and integrated with endocrine, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, dermatologic and rheumatologic systems. This individual is motivated by and strives for excellence in health professions education, innovation and scholarship, professionalism and respect for all, which will positively impact the patients and populations that our College community serves.
Responsibilities
+ Develop and deliver basic science curricula, in collaboration with faculty members in the same and other disciplines, and across College degree programs, as assigned.
+ Employ multiple teaching methods including case-based instruction, large- and small-group discussion, lecture, laboratory, demonstration, simulation, and team-based learning, as appropriate.
+ Serve as a small group facilitator in Phase 1 of the M.D. Degree Program.
+ Provide formative and summative assessment of student performance, including the writing of multiple choice questions.
+ Provide individual student support, feedback, and advisement, including career counseling, as appropriate.
+ Participate in student remediation plans as needed.
+ Participate in ongoing curricular continuous quality improvement efforts.
+ Work closely with course and curriculum committees, faculty peers, course directors, and course administrators to accomplish the curricular goals and objectives of the Degree Programs.
+ Engage in scholarship and institutional service.
+ Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and adhere to and act in accordance with institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines.
+ Support an optimal learning environment for students, colleagues, and peers that also upholds the institution's values and mission.
+ Engage in professional development, including best practices in pedagogy, scholarly work and research, teaching and learning.
+ Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Deans.
Qualifications
Education requirement:
+ Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.V.M., Ed.D., PharmD, or equivalent degree.
+ Health professions educational experience and/or postdoctoral training preferred.
+ Committed to team-based learning pedagogies and ability to facilitate multidisciplinary student learning.
+ Track record of research and commitment to scholarly work.
Technical/computer skills:
+ Microsoft Office Suite
+ NYMC learning management systems
+ Facile with virtual teaching/learning platforms
+ Familiarity with AI modalities in support of education and curricular innovation; willingness to develop.
Prior experience & Skills:
+ Training or experience in development and delivery of an integrated medical, graduate, and/or health professions curricula and curriculum management software systems.
+ Experience with innovative teaching methods such as interactive large and small group formats, laboratory-based instruction, team-based learning, case-based learning, problem-based learning, etc.
+ Demonstrated commitment to health professions education, educational research or other scholarly endeavors.
+ Emerging or established regional or national reputation with eligibility for a faculty appointment in the SOM.
Physical demands:Instructional environment; ability to work at a computer station for periods of time.
Environmental demands:Teaching and office-based setting
Internal Contacts:Faculty, staff, student, administrators NYMC SOM, GSBMS, SHSP
External Contacts:External accrediting agencies (AAMC, LCME, Middle States), Discipline-based professional and education societies
Minimum Salary
USD $77,520.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $96,900.00/Yr.
New York Medical College 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)
+ New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
+ Legal plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Early-Release Fridays (October - March)
+ Generous Paid Time Off
+ Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
+ Annual Holiday Schedule
*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.
New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, 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-Valhalla
Requisition ID 2025-12709
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift 1
Hours Per Week 35
Travel 10%
Category Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status Exempt
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