Assistant Professor - Department of Health, Physical Education and Dance

About the role

The Department of Health, Physical Education and Dance at Queensborough Community College offers programs in Nutrition, Public Health, Movement Science, Dance, Massage Therapy and Emergency Medical Technician. The department seeks an assistant professor in Health Education to teach health education and interdisciplinary courses, beginning Spring 2027. Location: Queensborough Community College, CUNY. Job Type: Full‑Time. Closing date: October 14, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and perform related faculty functions within areas of expertise.
• Participate in departmental and college assessment activities.
• Engage in ongoing research and pursue grant opportunities within discipline and in pedagogy.
• Present research at professional conferences and publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Mentor departmental student majors and support their academic and professional development.
• Support department‑sponsored health lecture series and related programming.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote student recruitment, engagement, and retention.
• Actively participate in departmental and college committees, events, programs, and activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent.
• Preferred: doctoral‑level degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, or a related field.
• Credentialed as an RDN, CHES/MCHES, or holder of another relevant healthcare license or professional certification.
• Experience teaching undergraduate Health Education courses, preferably at the community college level.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology and a diverse range of effective instructional strategies in both online and in‑person teaching and learning environments.
• Experience working with diverse communities and/or diverse student populations.
• Experience engaging in scholarly activities such as conference presentations, grants, and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, contribute to departmental and college service, and communicate effectively through strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pension and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Savings programs
• Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication

Pay

Salary range: $89,777 – $98,231.