Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Assistant Professor of History

Higher Education FacultyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$60k - $75k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History is required.
A Ph.D. in History with scholarship in a defined area is required.
A minimum of two years of teaching experience in a post-secondary institution is required.
A record of academic research is required.
The ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with frequent high levels of urgency or sensitivity is required.
The ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in a team environment is required.
Strong written and oral interpersonal skills and sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings are required.
Proficiency in Canvas and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.

Responsibilities

Teach at least four undergraduate courses each semester.
Assist in student advisement within the History Department, including course selection and career planning, and support orientation and students during other periods when classes are not in session.
Respond to the needs and concerns of departmental faculty, administrative staff, and students in a respectful and professional manner.
Engage students in the classroom and support them in fulfilling department and college-wide goals.
Work closely with each student on multiple drafts of papers to improve writing skills.
Create clear course descriptions and syllabi with achievable, evaluable goals.
Evaluate student work with thoughtful comments and in a timely manner.
Participate in professional conferences and/or publish work in academic journals to increase the visibility of Touro University.

Overview

The New York School of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS) within Touro University is looking to hire an Assistant Professor for History. The assistant professor is responsible for instruction, course preparation, developing instructional materials, grading and assessment, and professional responsibilities as a member of the instructional team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Teach at least four undergraduate courses each semester
Assist in student advisement within the History Department, including course selection and career planning. This may include orientation and during other times when classes are not in session.
Respond to needs and concerns of departmental faculty, administrative staff and students in a respectful and professional manner.
Engage students in the classroom and inspire them to fulfill department and college-wide goals. Work closely with each student on multiple drafts of papers in order to improve their writing skills.
Create clear course descriptions and syllabi with achievable evaluable goals. Evaluate student work with thoughtful comments and in a timely manner.
Participate in professional conferences and/or publish work in academic journals in order to increase the visibility of Touro University.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

Doctor of Philosophy in History required.
Ph.D. in History, with scholarship in a defined area.
Minimum 2 years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
Record of academic research.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

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 Canvas, Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Travel

On-campus and/or remote, per departmental needs

Maximum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

About the Company

Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Touro University is a private, nonprofit institution in New York with undergraduate, graduate and professional education rooted in Jewish scholarship and service to the wider community. Its schools teach liberal arts, business, technology, education, law and Jewish studies, alongside medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other health professions. The Lander Colleges accommodate Jewish religious commitments, while other divisions serve a broader mix of learners and its network includes affiliated medical schools in other states. Academic programs combine classroom learning with research, clinical training and professional practice. Chartered in 1970, Touro opened to students in 1971 and has its headquarters in New York, New York.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York, NY
Founded: 1971

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