Assistant Professor of Biology
- Employer
- Touro University
- Location
- 1602 Avenue J
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Life Sciences
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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.
- 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
Organization
From our students, faculty, staff, and the community that surrounds us, we are linked together by our belief that everyone has a voice to be listened to. With shared values for a culturally inclusive learning experience and a commitment to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), and social justice, Touro employees are part of something bigger: An educational institution with the tenacity to make an impact. Established in 1970 with a mission to educate, to serve, to perpetuate and to enrich humankind, Touro University now has more than 108,000 alumni and serves a widely diverse population of over 19,000 students across 35 schools in 4 countries.
At Touro, we provide our employees career development, work-life balance, comprehensive benefits and community. Because we want you to stay. Because we want to hear your voice make its impact. We are many voices, one Touro.
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
- Website
- https://www.touro.edu/
- Telephone
- 646-565-6000
- Location
-
202 W 43rd Street
New York
NY
10036
United States
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