Status: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Brooklyn
About Touro College:
Touro is a system of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community. Approximately 19,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. Touro College has branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem, Moscow, Paris, and Florida. Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los Angeles and Touro University Worldwide, are separately accredited institutions within the Touro College and University System.
JOB SUMMARY:
Physics instructor to teach Physics I and II, algebra based, at Lander College for Men, a division of Touro College in Flushing, NY. General physics curriculum is geared for students preparing for careers in health professions: medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, etc. Two lectures plus one lab session per week. Position for 2015-2016 academic year runs from late August through early June. Position might expand to include 10-week summer session for Physics I and II.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares and delivers lectures to undergraduate students
- Supervises and grades students' laboratory work
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, tests, handouts, etc.
- Maintains regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students
- Participates in assessment activities and curriculum development for physics courses.
- Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching issues
Education, Preparation, and Training
- PhD or M.S. in physics or physical science
- Significant teaching experience in physics to prepare students for graduate programs in the health sciences, medicine and dentistry
- Excellent communication skills and English proficiency.
- Trains and teaches others
- Interprets the meaning of information
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Updating and using relevant knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills; communicating with supervisors, peers and subordinates
- Performs administrative activities
- Excellent organization skills including scheduling of events
- Extensive Use of Computers
- Extensive time sitting and standing
- Able to lift up to 5 lbs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
As needed
Application Procedure:
Adjunct faculty salary per semester is commensurate with degree and experience. Candidates must be eligible for legal employment in the USA. Candidates should send cover letter, current CVs and names of references to: ScienceDeptLCM.TC@gmail.com
