Assistant Professor - (Behavioral Sciences)
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 over 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 Behavioral Sciences Department at York College, one of 11 senior colleges of the City University of New York, one of the most culturally diverse institutions of higher education in the United States. We invite applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027.
The Department of Behavioral Sciences is a multidisciplinary department including the Psychology, Sociology, and Political Science disciplines. We seek candidates who have an active program of research that provides opportunities for the participation of undergraduate students. Applicants should be able to teach a range of courses in Psychology including Statistics, Physiology of Behavior, Cognitive Psychology, and Experimental Psychology. Applicants should be comfortable teaching in various modalities (i.e., online, in-person).
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences, the Assistant Professor’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Teaching psychology courses in the in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
- Participating in the development and assessment of new curricula and pedagogical approaches.
- Providing student advisement and mentoring.
- Contributing to Department, School, College, and University service activities, including governance, program assessment, day-to-day operation, and student recruitment and retention, among other areas.
- Research resulting in publications and presentations.
- Collaboration with colleagues to support departmental initiatives and college-wide programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in Psychology. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to collaborate with others for the good of the program and institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior teaching experience at the college level.
- Active research agenda that includes recent publications and presentations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to collaborative work.
- Can teach courses in Statistics, Physiology of Behavior, Cognitive Psychology, and/or Experimental Psychology in a variety of modalities.
- Can teach students of diverse backgrounds including those from a pluralistic, urban environment in which a substantial proportion of students are first-generation college students.
COMPENSATION
$76,041 - $98,231. 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
Candidates for faculty positions should provide (i) a cover letter explaining interest in, and qualifications for, the position; (ii) curriculum vitae/resume, (iii) evidence of teaching excellence, (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy, (v) a research statement, and (vi) the names, titles, and contact information (telephone and email) for three professional references.
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CLOSING DATE
December 30, 2026 (Job 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: 32876
Location: York College