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.

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

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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Job Locations US-NY-New York

ID 2025-11794

College TUNY - New York School of Career & Applied Studies

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift 1

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel 25%

Category Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US