Assistant Professor - Health Education

CUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Hostos Community College, part of the City University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Education. The appointment begins Spring 2027 and involves teaching, research, student advisement, committee participation, curriculum development, scholarly activities, and other administrative duties. Essential duties require on-campus presence.

Required is a Ph.D. in area(s) of experience or equivalent, with demonstrated ability to teach across modalities

Qualifications

• Documented teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated teaching success across modalities (in-person, hybrid, asynchronous, synchronous).
• Competence and/or experience using technology as an educational tool (e.g. Brightspace).
• Experience working with diverse populations, especially underserved populations.
• Professional experience in a health-related field (minimum 3 years).
• Evidence of scholarly activities and/or extramural funding.
• Experience with department, school, college, and university services.
• Experience providing student advisement and guidance.
• Experience in administration in higher education.
• Availability to teach evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in health education and related topics.
• Engage in scholarly activity and research representation.
• Advise students and participate in committees.
• Develop and revise curriculum to meet program needs.
• Contribute to student services and program administration.
• Perform duties as assigned by department.

Skills

Teaching experience

Multimodal instruction

Diversity & inclusion

Student advisement

Curriculum development

Administrative experience

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Ph.D. degree

Tools

Brightspace

Job description

Assistant Professor - Health Education

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Hostos Community College Education Department's mission is to prepare competent and caring practitioners in the fields of Teacher Education, Community Health Education, Gerontology, and Physical Education. Embracing a global perspective to address the needs of all learners, the Education Department nurtures students by providing experiential learning and by fostering a holistic approach to teaching and learning. The curriculum is designed to assist students develop intellectual, communication, and workplace skills that provide a strong background to further their career and education goals. In addition, the Education Department promotes faculty engagement in research and community service.

The Health Education Unit of the Education Department seeks applications for a tenure-track, Assistant-Professor position starting the Spring 2027 semester. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to teaching, research, student advisement, committee participation, curriculum development, scholarly activities, and other administrative and supervisory duties as assigned. Essential duties require on-campus presence/in-person work. All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the tri-state area.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Documented teaching experience in higher education
• Demonstrated teaching success across the modalities (in-person, hybrid, asynchronous, and synchronous)
• Competence and/or experience using technology as an educational tool (for example, Brightspace, etc.)
• Experience working with diverse populations, especially underserved populations
• Professional experience in a health-related field (minimum 3 years)
• Successful evidence of scholarly activities and/or record of extramural funding
• Experience with department, school, college, and university services
• Experience providing student advisement and guidance
• Experience in administration in higher education
• Availability to teach evenings and/or weekends

COMPENSATION

$79,630 - $85,556; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin November 20, 2026

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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: 33084

Location: Hostos Community College

Job Type: Full-Time