Assistant Professor (Health Professions)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Research support

Job summary

York College, CUNY invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant program. This full-time, tenure-track role involves teaching across areas of expertise (18-hour credit workload), program administration, development and assessment of curricular content, student advisement, and scholarly activity.

The successful candidate will assist in student recruitment and admissions, participate in the college and Health Professions Department service, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Doctoral degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or a physician from an accredited medical school.
• Current NCCPA certification, if PA, and NYS PA license (or MD/DO license).
• Minimum three years of clinical experience; one year teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Physician Assistant program; maintain an 18-hour credit workload.
• Serve in program administration, curricular development, and assessment.
• Engage in student recruitment, admissions activities, and service to the department.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Clinical experience

Simulation

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Tools

NCCPA Certification

Job description

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 Assistant Professor is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Physician Assistant program at York College, CUNY. The program is seeking highly qualified applicants who will serve as principal faculty members, with full participation in teaching in areas of expertise (18-hour credit workload), program administration, development and assessment of curricular content, student advisement, and engaging in productive scholarly research. The successful candidate will be involved in student recruitment and admission activities and provide service to the college and the Health Professions Department, in addition to other related duties. Participation in the program’s continuous improvement, ongoing self-study, and accreditation processes is required for this position. Faculty in the PA program are allowed one day per week to practice clinically or engage in professional development activities. The faculty will also function as the Assistant Simulation and Laboratory Coordinator, which includes coordination of the simulation lab; developing and conducting simulation sessions; participation in and coordination of all laboratory-associated administrative tasks including ordering of supplies and equipment, maintenance of equipment, and session scheduling; and coordination of all PA program laboratory sessions (such as Anatomy Laboratory, Physical Diagnosis Laboratory, and Clinical Skills laboratory). A total of three hours of reassigned release time per annum is included for these tasks. Identifies and analyzes clinical curriculum strengths and weaknesses, suggests curriculum enhancements, and implements curricular improvements via the curriculum committee. Responsible for the collection, evaluation, and assessment of didactic and clinical-related data required for accreditation, and participates in the program’s ongoing self-study process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree required. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or a Physician who graduated from an accredited medical school.
• Current certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), if a PA.
• Active New York State Physician Assistant License (or eligibility for licensure) or Medical License (MD/DO).
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience (may include clinical preceptorship).
• Simulation experience preferred

Compensation

$105,588 - $112,841 - Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The annual salary is based on a nine-month work year that is paid over the 12-month calendar year. The PA Program operates on an 11-month basis, and faculty who work during the summer months will receive additional compensation at the appropriate CUNY rate.

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

October 1, 2026 (Posting will be removed at 12am)

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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: 32006

Location: York College