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A faculty member in basic sciences is responsible to teach in the lecture and/or laboratory setting. He/she is assigned to provide instruction in a portion of the curriculum for which he/she has suitable training and experience .

The following outlines the basic responsibilities of this position. Other duties are to be assigned as necessary.

BROAD RESPONSIBILITIES:
A faculty member in basic sciences is responsible for providing instruction for a portion of the curriculum. He/she is not expected to conduct research but is expected to participate in COM service if he/she is employed full-time by TOUROCOM

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare and deliver lectures or laboratory lessons on assigned topics
• Participate in assessment of student performance through appropriate examination methods) as assigned
• Promote an appropriate atmosphere for student education and be responsive to
students’ needs
• Serve on TOUROCOM committees, as assigned . Provide reports, budgetary information, and other documents) as requested by department
chairs) directors, and deans
• Advise and mentor students
• Participate in medical student admission interviews

The faculty member must have at least a Master’s degree. He/she must have a minimum of 1-2 years experience with a concentration in one of the basic medical sciences. Teaching experience at the medical or graduate school level is preferred.
• Strong knowledge base in specialty area(s)
• A demonstrated ability and desire to teach
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm and motivation to contribute to the growth and development of the basic science department(s) of the university.

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Touro College and University System is committed to providing all persons equal opportunity in education and employment, and to ensuring a safe and non-discriminatory educational and work environment in compliance with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), the New York State Education Law, and other applicable laws. It is the policy of the College to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment and in the administration of College programs, services, activities, and admissions on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.