Microbiologist - Med Faculty Open Rank

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Support for research and scholarship

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking a Medical Faculty member for the School of Medicine focused on teaching medical microbiology. Candidates will design and implement coursework, mentor students, and participate in curriculum evaluation.

Qualified candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Microbiology or a related health sciences field, with a strong commitment to teaching and student success. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Commitment to teaching excellence in classroom laboratory settings.
• Experience teaching medical microbiology in health professions programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical microbiology in pre-clerkship and clinical courses.
• Mentor and advise students on academic success.
• Participate in curriculum evaluation and development.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student-centered learning

Curriculum development

Experience with educational technologies

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.O., M.D.) in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teach medical microbiology 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 microbiology 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 curriculum 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 Microbiology, 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 microbiology or related biomedical or clinical sciences.
• Experience teaching medical microbiology in a medical, PA, or other health professions program.
• Familiarity with clinically integrated microbiology 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 microbiology platforms or other digital learning tools.
• Experience teaching clinically relevant laboratory and diagnostic methods (e.g., culture, microscopy and staining, molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial susceptibility testing) in support of microbiology 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.

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: 32388

Location: CUNY School of Medicine