Geneticist - Med Faculty Open Rank

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,982 - 227,755; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking to hire a faculty member for the CUNY School of Medicine. This position will focus on teaching medical genetics and enhancing curriculum development. Candidates will need a doctoral degree in genetics and a commitment to student-centered learning. The role includes mentoring students and working within a diverse academic environment.

Compensation ranges from $80,982 to $227,755 based on rank and experience. CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student-centered learning.
• Postdoctoral training or equivalent advanced research experience in genetics.
• Familiarity with clinically integrated medical genetics.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical genetics within pre-clerkship and clinical courses.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate genetics components of the curriculum.
• Mentor and advise students on academic success.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student-centered learning

Experience in genetics

Education

Doctoral degree in genetics or related health sciences

Tools

Virtual genetics platforms

Curriculum development tools

Job description

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7‑year program), Post‑baccalaureate Master’s program (1‑year), and a Physician Assistant Master's Degree (27‑month program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school’s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on recruiting those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high‑quality, supremely competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York’s medically underserved communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect our student body. The CUNY SoM has five departments: Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) was formed through the merger of several basic science departments and represents one of the four departments in the school (Community Health and Social Medicine, Medical Education, and Clinical Medicine). All departments play a critical role in our mission‑driven BS/MD program, post‑bac program, and Physician Assistant program through the teaching of the basic science curriculum and by conducting extramurally funded research. The research agenda of the current members of the departments is centered on neuroscience, microbiology and immunology, cardiovascular disease, oncology, social determinants of health, and community health. The selected candidate will be placed in the most appropriate department based upon their credentials and experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical genetics within pre‑clerkship and clinical courses for medical and PA students
• Serve as a content expert contributing to integrated, systems‑based curricula
• Develop, implement, and evaluate genetics components of the curriculum, including laboratory and technology‑enhanced learning (simulation, digital platforms)
• Lead student‑centered learning sessions across lecture, small group, and laboratory formats
• Participate in assessment activities, including curriculum evaluation
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to align instruction with institutional educational program objectives (EPOs), foundational competencies, and course‑level learning outcomes
• Mentor and advise students on academic success and scholarly development
• Serve on institutional committees, including the curriculum committee and admissions
• Engage in scholarly activity
• Uphold an inclusive, equitable learning environment consistent with CUNY SOM’s mission
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.O., M.D., or equivalent) in genetics or a related health sciences field.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student‑centered learning in classroom, laboratory, or related instructional settings.

Preferred

• Postdoctoral or fellowship training or equivalent advanced research experience in genetics or related biomedical or clinical sciences
• Experience teaching medical genetics in a medical, PA, or other health professions program
• Familiarity with clinically integrated medical genetics within organ‑system‑based curricula
• Experience collaborating across pre‑clerkship and clerkship phases of MD training
• Proficiency with active learning methodologies, including PBL, CBL, and TBL
• Background in curriculum development, course administration, and assessment design
• Experience with educational technologies such as virtual genetics platforms or other digital learning tools
• Experience teaching clinically relevant diagnostic and analytic methods (e.g., cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics, sequencing, bioinformatics) in support of genetics instruction
• Experience with student coaching and feedback
• Evidence of scholarly activity through publications, presentations, educational research, or grant‑supported work
• Work within underserved populations
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing educational, health, and healthcare disparities

Compensation

Medical Faculty (Open Rank)

Tenure‑Track Appointments

• Medical Assistant Professor (Basic Science): $80,982 – $128,748
• Medical Associate Professor (Basic Science): $100,052 – $149,375
• Medical Professor (Basic Science): $119,128 – $169,995

Non‑Tenure‑Track Appointments

• Medical Clinical Professor (Med Series): $79,127 – $227,755

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.

How 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 CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

Closing Date

Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on July 1, 2026.

Job Search Category

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

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: 32386

Location: CUNY School of Medicine