Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Touro University•Brooklyn, NY

3d•$72,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Overview The successful candidate will have earned a PhD in chemistry or related field with a specialization in biochemistry. They will be expected to teach Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 (lecture and lab) and Biochemistry. The ability to teach General Chemistry 1 and 2 (lecture and lab) is a plus, and special attention will be given to candidates comfortable with teaching College Physics 1 and 2. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach advanced classes in their field of expertise contingent on student demand. The candidate should possess the ability to articulate a strategy or present a research proposal that involves undergraduate students. The candidate will also be deeply involved in student advisement, mainly pertaining to the medical and health-related fields. The candidate will be expected to participate in campus and college-wide service Responsibilities Teach a minimum of four undergraduate courses/labs per semester but is expected to take on additional sections including during the summer sessions 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 Design and implement independent undergraduate research projects utilizing the university's available infrastructure and resources Provide academic student advisement Participate in student recruitment activities Serve on college committees Contribute to the department's curriculum development efforts Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your understanding of advancements and developments in chemistry and related sciences, as well as emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) within the teaching profession Qualifications Education/Experience A Doctoral Degree in Chemistry 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, Blackboard, Banner, and Outlook

Requirements

A Doctoral Degree in Chemistry required
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, Blackboard, Banner, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching at the college level
Funded research and experience with grant writing a plus
The ability to teach General Chemistry 1 and 2 (lecture and lab) is a plus, and special attention will be given to candidates comfortable with teaching College Physics 1 and 2.

Responsibilities

Teach a minimum of four undergraduate courses/labs per semester but is expected to take on additional sections including during the summer sessions
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
Design and implement independent undergraduate research projects utilizing the university's available infrastructure and resources
Provide academic student advisement
Participate in student recruitment activities
Serve on college committees
Contribute to the department's curriculum development efforts
Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your understanding of advancements and developments in chemistry and related sciences, as well as emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) within the teaching profession