Associate Professor/Professor and Chair of Biology Department

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 department's 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
USD $125,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $100,000.00/Yr.
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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