Touro College

Overview

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics. Appointment at the Associate Professor level will be considered for the qualified candidate

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 (lab and lecture), required; General Chemistry 1 and 2 (lab and lecture); advanced courses within the candidate's area of expertise.
• Advisement: Undergraduate student academic advisement
• Service: As required to further the Mission regarding the Department, University, and Community, including but not limited to textbook selection, course and lab design, committee work.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry required.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry required.
• Proven (peer-reviewed publication, presentations, etc.) track record of research involving undergraduate students is required.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues required.
• Familiarity in online learning platforms including Banner, Canvas, Blackboard, & Adobe Connect required
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required
• Familiarity with chemical laboratory safety issues
• Ability to design and implement novel teaching lab modalities
• Ability to set up and maintain a research program involving undergraduate students.

Travel

• The position is located mainly at our Brooklyn campus. Occasional teaching at our other undergraduate campuses in the New York are is expected.

Maximum Salary

USD $78,883.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $63,106.00/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.
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