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Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID
2026-13680
College
TUNY - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
9:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday and Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hours Per Week
36.5
Travel
As needed
Category
Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location : Country
US

Overview

The Department of Basic Biomedical Science at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) seeks to fill a 12-month, full-time faculty position in Microbiology and/or Immunology at its Harlem, NY campus. Qualified applicants will be considered at Assistant Professor without initial appointment as Course Director, but with potential for future appointments as course director.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Collaborate with faculty on all 3 campuses in the development, organization, and delivery of the Microbiology and Immunology curriculum presented simultaneously on all campuses.
  • Teach using a combination of live and recorded sessions applied in the flipped classroom format.
  • Develop and record video lectures in our professional media studio as well as facilitating weekly live discussion sessions with students.
  • Contribute to institutional and/or departmental governance and service.
  • Service to the school includes conducting student admissions interviews, serving as student advisor, and participating on the administrative committees of the college.
  • The successful candidate is expected to already have, or to develop scholarly activity that results in peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

  • Applicants must have a PhD in microbiology, immunology or a related field, or MD/PhD, DO/PhD in the same listed fields.
  • Prior teaching in a medically related curriculum is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrates the potential for exceptional teaching at the medical school or graduate level in the areas mentioned in the job responsibilities section, demonstrate potential for research, and collaborate with the rest of faculty team.
  • Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, in line with TouroCOM's mission statement.
  • The ideal candidate will be proficient in the following areas: teaching, relevant content expertise, research techniques, instructional design, delivery and assessment, course management, public speaking, effective communication, working independently and as part of a team, organizational skills.
  • Computer Skills: Basic computer skills supporting the proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite, software used to prepare and administer exams electronically, and learning management systems.

Travel

  • Infrequent travel to the branch campus location in Middletown, NY possible.
  • Travel to professional academic conferences, as approved by the Department Chair.

Working Conditions

  • Extensive use of computers.
  • Able to lift 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary

USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $80,000.00/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


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