Assistant/Associate Professor – Health and Human Performance

Assistant/Associate Professor – Health and Human Performance

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students’ lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs (SHSPP) at York College/CUNY invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Health & Human Performance, specializing in Public Health (any sub-discipline). This position will be appointed at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in Fall 2025.

As the only Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited Standalone Baccalaureate Program (SBP) in the University, this position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated and accomplished professional to take on a key leadership role in shaping the undergraduate Public Health Program. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the program’s ongoing development, assessment, and accreditation efforts while advancing the mission of York College through teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Program Leadership: A capacity for guiding and strengthening the public health program through curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation reporting, and strategic initiatives. Experience leading and collaborating within a team of faculty and administrators is highly valued.
• Project Management: Experience participating in the management of higher education programs is essential. The ability to navigate administrative processes, problem-solve, and implement programmatic initiatives effectively is highly desirable.
• Teaching and Mentorship: A commitment to engaging and effective teaching, as well as mentoring a diverse student population, including many first-generation college students.
• Service and Collaboration: Active involvement in departmental, school, college, and university service, as well as contributions to advancing the public health discipline through professional service and leadership.
• Diversity and Equity: A commitment to supporting diverse student populations, including first-generation, part-time, and non-traditional students, through inclusive teaching and mentorship.
• Dedication to community engagement, justice, and access to education, research, and service.
• Research Excellence: A well-defined research agenda with the potential to secure extramural funding and make meaningful contributions to the field of public health.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Program Oversight: Contribute to the leadership and success of the public health program, ensuring it meets and exceeds the standards required for CEPH accreditation.
• Teaching and Mentoring: Teach core and elective courses in public health, such as epidemiology, biostatistics, and measurement and evaluation in health. Provide academic advising and mentoring to support student achievement and professional growth.
• Research and Scholarship: Develop and sustain a research program that results in high-quality publications, presentations, and efforts to secure extramural funding.
• Curricular Development and Accreditation: Lead efforts to innovate and enhance course offerings, participate in program assessment, and prepare accreditation reports to maintain CEPH standards.
• Service and Collaboration: Actively engage in departmental, school, college, community, and university service while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing public health initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Education, or a closely related field (or equivalent terminal degree).
• Demonstrate teaching excellence, including experience in curriculum development, student mentoring, and academic advising.
• Show evidence of effective service to the academic community and the public health profession.
• Have a strong commitment to advancing equity and diversity through teaching, research, and service.
• Exhibit the ability to navigate administrative processes, problem-solve, and implement programmatic initiatives effectively is highly desirable.

COMPENSATION

CUNY offers faculty 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.

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor – Salary Range $86,645 – $90,375

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates for faculty positions should provide (i) a cover letter explaining interest in, and qualifications for, the position; (ii) curriculum vitae/resume, (iii) evidence of teaching excellence, (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy, (v) a research statement, and (vi) the names, titles, and contact information (telephone and email) for three professional references.

Please submit your application online through this job board as follows:

• Go to www.cuny.edu and click on Employment
• Select “Apply Now” then create or login to a user account and provide the requested information.
• Click on Job Postings on CUNYfirst
• Click Search job listings
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• Search by Job Opening ID number 29775
• In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter,

CV/Resume, and contact information (email and telephone) for three references. Please upload these as ONE document in rtf, doc, or pdf format.

CLOSING DATE

March 9, 2025

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29775

Location

York College

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