Assistant Professor - Health Education
Bronx, NYFull-time$80–86K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Hostos Community College’s Health Education Unit seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting in Spring 2027. The role includes teaching, research, student advisement, committee participation, curriculum development, scholarly activities, and administrative and supervisory duties. Essential duties require on-campus, in-person work. The position requires a Ph.D. in an area of experience or equivalent, successful teaching ability, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and cooperation with others.
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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:
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Documented teaching experience in higher education
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Demonstrated teaching success across the modalities (in-person, hybrid, asynchronous, and synchronous)
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Competence and/or experience using technology as an educational tool (for example, Brightspace, etc.)
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Experience working with diverse populations, especially underserved populations
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Professional experience in a health-related field (minimum 3 years)
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Successful evidence of scholarly activities and/or record of extramural funding
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Experience with department, school, college, and university services
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Experience providing student advisement and guidance
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Experience in administration in higher education
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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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigate to the following links: "Employment" and "Search All Postings" or search by Job ID 33084, Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Please attach cover letter and resume/CV, and three professional references.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of applications to begin November 20, 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: 33084
Location: Hostos Community College
Job Type: Full-Time
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- Pay
- This posting$80–86K/yr
- New York median$100–130K/yr256 salary ranges
- US median$115–160K/yr810 salary ranges
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- Education
- 2,081 of the 2,944 open Professor jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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