Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Associate Professor/Professor and Chair of Biology Department Job Locations US-NY-Brooklyn ID 2025-12191 College TUNY - LAS/SLE Position Type Full-Time Schedule Shift 1 Hours Per Week 36.5 Travel As needed Category Faculty/Academic FLSA Status Exempt Location : Country US Overview

Touro University seeks a dynamic, energetic, innovative, organized and collaborative individual to head a large BIOLOGY department servicing multiple Touro undergraduate campuses. The department consists of highly motivated educators and scientists who are constantly striving to prepare students for a changing clinical environment. The successful candidate will be one who has knowledge of the biology curricula, good interpersonal skills and understanding and insight into the needs of students of the greater Jewish and general community. This position works closely with vice presidents, deans, deputy chairs, faculty and staff to promote student success. The candidate will teach a reduced load of courses in the department which is the norm at the university.

Responsibilities Provide leadership for curriculum development and revisionOversee the coordination of personnel, schedules and resources to meet the needs of the undergraduate colleges, and to work collaboratively with the various graduate programs of the UniversitySupervise and evaluate facultyWork with faculty to establish department goalsOversee the assessment of the department's programsOversee faculty selectionEnsure departmental representation at meetings and other eventsChair departmental meetings and appoint departmental committeesAdvise and respond to student appeals and requestsRecommend changes to maintain the relevance of the programPresent a positive image of the college to the communityAdvise pre-health students and biology majors Qualifications Education/ExperienceDoctor of Philosophy.Ph.D. or Terminal Degree in biology and /or related disciplineMinimum 5 years of teaching experience in higher educationRecord of academic research and professional expertiseAdministrative experience requiredKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesFamiliarity with Lander Colleges and NYSCAS student bodyAbility to communicate with administration, faculty and studentsExcellent teaching skillsOrganizational skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, & Canvas Maximum Salary USD $125,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary USD $100,000.00/Yr. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

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

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Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, 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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