Assistant Professor

Overview

The Department of Public Health invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, accreditation management, research, student advising, and service activities within MPH and DrPH programs. This position is designed for an individual with strong expertise in public health education, health policy, and doctoral-level instruction, as well as a capability to manage accreditation and academic administration.

Responsibilities

Teaching

The successful candidate will primarily teach courses within the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program. Teaching responsibilities will include:

• Health policy and related public health systems courses

• DrPH courses in ethics, leadership, doctoral research seminars, and related areas

• Selected Master of Public Health (MPH) courses in biostatistics and epidemiology

• Other or graduate public health courses as assigned

• Developing and teaching a course focused on AI Applications and Ethics in Public Health

• Contributing to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous program improvement

Accreditation and Program Administration

A major responsibility of this position will be managing and supporting activities related to Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation, including:

• Coordinating accreditation documentation and reporting

• Assisting with annual assessment activities and continuous quality improvement processes

• Supporting preparation of self-study materials and accreditation reports

• Maintaining compliance with CEPH standards and reporting timelines

Administrative responsibilities will also include assisting with program operations, scheduling, and departmental initiatives

Research, Scholarship, and Service

The successful candidate will maintain an active program of scholarship and participate in institutional, professional, and community service activities. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting and disseminating scholarly research

• Pursuing external funding opportunities where appropriate

• Participating in departmental, school, and university committees

• Contributing to professional and community engagement activities

Student Advising and Dissertation Mentorship

The faculty member will advise both MPH and DrPH students and will be expected to:

• Serve as a DrPH dissertation chair and committee member

• Mentor doctoral students through applied research and professional development

• Support student academic progress and career planning

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Earned PhD, DrPH, MD, or equivalent terminal degree in public health or a closely related field

• Ability to teach at the graduate and doctoral levels

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CEPH accreditation processes and reporting

• Experience developing or teaching courses related to artificial intelligence, data analytics, or ethics in public health

• Experience with governmental grants, Joint Commission reporting, or related compliance activities

• Record of scholarly publications, grant activity, or applied public health leadership

• Proficiency with Stata and other statistical software packages;

The Department seeks candidates committed to excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and public health practice. The institution is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Minimum Salary

USD $88,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $110,000.00/Yr.

New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (October - March)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave

• Annual Holiday Schedule

*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.

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Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla

Requisition ID 2026-13164

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift 1

Hours Per Week 35

Travel 10%

Category Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status Exempt