Basic Sciences Adjunct Faculty

Touro University; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro College & University System invites applications for a faculty member with the rank of instructor in Basic Sciences to teach in the lecture and/or laboratory setting. The position covers microbiology or immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology/genetics, and physiology, with assignment to portions of the curriculum reflecting suitable training.

The role includes preparing and delivering lectures or lab sessions, assessing student performance, mentoring students, serving on TOUROCOM

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology/genetics or physiology.
• Strong content expertise, research techniques, instructional design, and assessment skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and exam software for electronic testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures or laboratory lessons on assigned topics.
• Assess student performance using appropriate exams.
• Create a supportive learning environment and respond to student needs.
• Serve on TOUROCOM committees.
• Provide reports and budgetary information as requested.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Participate in medical student admission interviews.

Skills

Content expertise

Research techniques

Instructional design

Delivery and assessment

Course management

Public speaking

Communication

Conflict management

Psychometrics/statistics

Learning theory

Mentoring students

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Excel

Exam software

Job description

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
• PhysiologyJOB

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) as assigned
• Promote an appropriate atmosphere for student education and beresponsive to students' needs
• Serve on TOUROCOM 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.