Microbiology/Immunology Faculty

Overview

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position (open rank) in our newly-established College of Osteopathic Medicine in Montana.

This is an opportunity to be in on the ground floor of a new endeavor for the Touro University system and the state of Montana.

TouroCOM Montana is located in Great Falls, MT, adjacent to the Rocky Mountain front and equidistant between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park.

The successful candidate will have educational experience related to Microbiology and Immunology. Prior research experience is encouraged.

The University places a high priority on teaching excellence and research success with an expectation that the candidate will also be active in their professional field.

TouroCOM Montana will enroll 125 students annually. Touro’s new 100,000 square-foot state-of-the-art medical school campus houses multiple classrooms, an anatomy lab, library, study rooms and simulation center.

TouroCOM partners with the McLaughlin Research Institute to provide additional opportunities for faculty and student research.

TouroCOM operates similar medical school campuses in Harlem, New York and Middletown, New York with each graduating approximately 135 new physicians each year.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the program through teaching and course administration duties and responsibilities as outlined further below.

Candidates are also expected to supervise and mentor medical students.

Responsibilities

The Microbiology / Immunology faculty position specifically involves collaborating with faculty on the Harlem and Middletown campuses in the development, organization, and delivery of the Microbiology / Immunology curriculum presented on all campuses.

Although a commitment to excellence in teaching is the primary responsibility of the position, faculty members also serve on the administrative committees of the college and are expected to already have, or to develop scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a PhD, DO, or MD degree or appicable terminal degree.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for exceptional teaching at the medical school or graduate level in the areas mentioned in the job responsibilities section, demonstrate potential for research, and work well with the rest of faculty team.
• The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, have relevant content and clinical expertise, and have a passion for teaching osteopathic principles and techniques.

Basic computer skills supporting the proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (., PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel) as well as software used to prepare written exams and Learning Management Systems.

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
30+ days ago