Assistant Professor - Health Sciences

About the role

New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Health Sciences. The position begins in the Fall of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the diverse offerings of the Health Sciences Department, both in-person and online
• Participate in program and curriculum development and assessment
• Engage in productive scholarship
• Provide service to the department, college, and university
• Develop and maintain relationships with professional organizations in the discipline
• Attend regional and national/international professional and educational conferences
• Prepare quality course material for class sessions, including instructional lectures, laboratory lesson plans, and effective assessment methods designed to meet course objectives and student learning outcomes
• Evaluate and offer feedback on student projects
• Prepare students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners before entering the healthcare profession
• Contribute to the departmental self-study as required by Middle States Accreditation
• Participate in activities, projects, and committee assignments within the university, college, and community groups, School of Professional Studies, and the Health Science department

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent
• The ability to teach successfully
• Demonstrated scholarship or achievement
• The ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Public Health, Health Care Policy Management, Health Service Administration, or related fields
• A minimum of five years of post-master’s employment in the health care industry
• Prior teaching experience in a diverse, multicultural setting
• Evidence of scholarship, such as peer-reviewed publications or peer-reviewed conference presentations
• A background in a higher education environment, preferably in instruction or training
• Proficiency with common higher education technological platforms and applications, e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Learning Management Systems (Brightspace, Blackboard), AI tools (Chat GPT, Gemini, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to seek and secure grant funding

Benefits

CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

How to Apply

To apply, visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a cover letter summarizing experience, CV/resume, and letters of recommendation.

Closing Date

The position is open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after April 20, 2026.