Associate ProfessorProfessor and Chair of Biology Department
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 revision
- Oversee 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 University
- Supervise and evaluate faculty
- Work with faculty to establish department goals
- Oversee the assessment of the departments programs
- Oversee faculty selection
- Ensure departmental representation at meetings and other events
- Chair departmental meetings and appoint departmental committees
- Advise and respond to student appeals and requests
- Recommend changes to maintain the relevance of the program
- Present a positive image of the college to the community
- Advise pre-health students and biology majors
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Doctor of Philosophy.
- Ph.D. or Terminal Degree in biology and /or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in higher education
- Record of academic research and professional expertise
- Administrative experience required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Familiarity with Lander Colleges and NYSCAS student body
- Ability to communicate with administration faculty and students
- Excellent teaching skills
- Organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Zoom & Canvas
Maximum Salary
Minimum Salary
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Machine Learning
- AI
- Classroom Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Serving over 18,000 students across 30 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, Touro is a leader in healthcare education.
