Assistant Professor of Biology

Touro University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biology Department at Touro College & University System seeks an Assistant Professor of Biology to teach at least four undergraduate courses per semester, including labs, across a range of biology topics and electives.

The role includes advising students, mentoring independent study projects, managing lab equipment, and participating in curriculum development, service on college committees, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Biology required.
• Experience teaching at the college level required.
• Grant writing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least four undergraduate courses/labs per semester across biology topics.
• Plan instructional activities including lectures, discussions, labs, and projects.
• Mentor students in independent study projects.
• Provide academic advisement and participate in recruitment activities related to biology programs.
• Serve on college committees and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to the department’s curriculum development efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Doctorate in Biology

Experience teaching at the college level

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.