Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

Overview

The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field with a specialization in biochemistry. Additionally, they will be expected to be proficient in teaching either Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 (lecture and laboratory) and/or General Chemistry 1 and 2 (lecture and laboratory). Special attention will be given to candidates who are comfortable teaching both chemistry topics in additional to biochemistry. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach advanced classes in their field of expertise, contingent upon student demand. The candidate should possess the ability to articulate a strategy or present a research proposal that involves undergraduate students. Furthermore, the candidate will be deeply involved in student advisement, primarily concerning 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

• Doctorate in Chemistry or another related field required

• Experience in teaching at the college level preferred

• 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

**To be considered for this position you MUST include a 1-2 page teaching statement, along with standard application materials. Please upload this to the "Additional Documents" section of the application.

Maximum Salary

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $72,000.00/Yr.

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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Job Locations US-NY-Brooklyn

ID 2026-13198

College TUNY - LAS/SLE

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Varies

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US