Basic Sciences Adjunct Faculty

Touro University; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 165,312 - 206,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of Health Plans

Retirement Plan (403b)

Touro University Tuition Exemption Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Touro University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Basic Sciences. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, assessing student performance, and mentoring students. Candidates must possess a graduate-level degree in a relevant field. The role offers competitive hourly pay, with a maximum salary of $150.00/hr and a minimum of $120.00/hr. A comprehensive health benefits package and a retirement plan are included, along with paid time off and tuition exemption for employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Graduate level degree in related topics required.
• Proficient in content expertise and instructional design.
• Basic computer skills required for Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures or laboratory lessons.
• Assess student performance through examinations.
• Advise and mentor students.

Skills

Relevant content expertise

Research techniques

Instructional design

Delivery and assessment

Course management

Psychometrics / statistics

Learning theory

Public speaking

Effective communication

Conflict management

Education

Graduate level degree (Master’s or Doctoral)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Basic Sciences Adjunct Faculty

Job Location: US-NY-Middletown

Overview

A faculty member with the rank of instructor in Basic Sciences is responsible to teach in the lecture and/or laboratory setting. He/she is assigned to provide instruction in a portion of the curriculum for which he/she has suitable training and experience:

• Microbiology or Immunology
• Biochemistry
• Molecular biology, Genetics
• Physiology

Responsibilities

The following outlines the basic responsibilities of this position. Other duties are to be assigned as necessary.

• Prepare and deliver lectures or laboratory lessons on assigned topics
• Participate in assessment of student performance through appropriate examination methods
• Promote an appropriate atmosphere for student education and responsive to students' needs
• Serve on committees as assigned
• Provide reports, budgetary information, and other documents as requested by Department Chairs, Directors, and Deans
• Advise and mentor students
• Participate in medical student admission interviews

Qualifications

Education, Preparation, and Training

• Graduate level degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in any of the topics mentioned in the job responsibilities section.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficient in the following areas: Relevant content expertise, research techniques, instructional design, delivery and assessment, course management, psychometrics / statistics, learning theory, public speaking, effective communication, conflict management
• Basic computer skills supporting the proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Powerpoint, Word, Outlook and Excel, as well as software used to prepare and administer written exams electronically.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift 5lbs.

Maximum Salary

USD $150.00/Hr.

Minimum Salary

USD $120.00/Hr.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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