Faculty Tenures and Promotions for 2026–2027

As New York Tech prepares for the 2026–2027 academic year, several faculty members have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and commitment to the university and its students through tenure and promotions.

“It is a pleasure to recognize the faculty members whose achievements have earned this well-deserved milestone,” says President Jerry Balentine, D.O. “Tenure and promotion reflect a sustained commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. These educators and researchers strengthen the New York Tech community every day, inspiring our students, advancing discovery, and reinforcing our mission to prepare the next generation of innovators, leaders, and professionals.”

The following tenures and/or promotions become effective on September 1, 2026:

College of Arts and Sciences

• Amanda Golden, Ph.D., promotion to professor

College of Engineering and Computing Sciences

• N. Sertac Artan, Ph.D., promotion to professor
• James Scire, Ph.D., promotion to professor

College of Osteopathic Medicine

• Reem Abu-Sbaih, D.O., promotion to professor
• Brian Beatty, Ph.D., promotion to professor
• Andrea Coladner, D.O., promotion to associate professor
• Adam Cossette, Ph.D., promotion to associate professor
• Leslie Goldstein, Pharm.D., promotion to professor
• Jeffrey Muller, D.O., promotion to associate professor
• Eugen Petcu, M.D., Ph.D., promotion to professor
• Karen Poole, Ph.D., promotion to associate professor (Jonesboro)
• Raddy Ramos, Ph.D., promotion to professor
• Tony Slieman, D.O., promotion to professor (Jonesboro)
• Eleanor Yusupov, D.O., promotion to associate professor

School of Health Professions

• Beth Elenko, Ph.D., tenure
• Alexander Rothstein, Ed.D., tenure
• Mary Squillace, Ph.D., tenure

Library

• Lorraine Botros, promotion to librarian II