Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Touro University
Brooklyn, NY, USA
USD 72k-90k / year
Posted on Dec 18, 2025
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Job Locations US-NY-Brooklyn
- ID
- 2025-12710
- College
- TUNY - LAS/SLE
- Position Type
- Full-Time
- Schedule Shift
- 1
- Hours Per Week
- 36.5
- Travel
- As needed
- Category
- Faculty/Academic
- FLSA Status
- Exempt
- Location : Country
- US
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
Maximum Salary
USD $90,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $72,000.00/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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