Our Faculty

Our faculty of researchers and passionate teacher-scholars educates and inspires the next generation of makers and doers, inventors and innovators, and leaders and entrepreneurs. By instilling a growth mindset in our students, New York Tech faculty help them to graduate career-ready and prepared to make the world a better place.

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Features and Videos

Nicole Wadsworth Named Dean of NYITCOM

Nicole Wadsworth, D.O., has been appointed dean of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine.

New York Tech’s IT Group Shines in Long Island Press

Long Island Press highlights the achievements of New York Tech faculty and staff in four articles in its January 2021 issue.

Q&A: Why Now Is an Opportune Time for Nursing School

Lisa Sparacino, Ph.D., chair and associate professor of nursing, sat down with The Box to discuss why employment demand for nursing school graduates is growing faster than the average for all occupations.

Long Island Business News Honors New York Tech Educators

A new award program recognizes New York Tech representatives among the educational professionals forging ahead to educate students while keeping Long Island at the forefront of innovation.

Managing Pandemic and Holiday Stress

NYITCOM Psychiatrist Liat Jarkon, D.O., offers support in managing the stress of the 2020 holiday season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Education Week: 2020

From November 16 through 20, New York Tech will host a series of virtual events that focus on intercultural exchange, sharing our national and ethnic cuisines, our languages, and our journeys.

Why Data Matters in Architecture and Design

At “Data, Matter, Design: Strategies in Computational Design” on October 8, leaders in architecture discussed how data and the use of computational design strategies play a critical role in design processes.

Q&A: CRISPR Explained

Bryan Gibb, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological and chemical sciences, sets the record straight on CRISPR.


By the Numbers

  • NYIT Faculty: 364 full-time, 536 part-time

  • Gender Ratio

    NYIT Faculty Gender Ratio: 59% male, 41% female

  • Racial and Ethnic Makeup

    NYIT Faculty Racial Ethnic Groups Graphic
    • American Indian/Alaska Native: <1%
    • Asian: 22%
    • Black/African-American: 3%
    • Hispanic/Latino: 3%
    • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: <1%
    • Two or more races: <1%
    • White: 70%

  • Achievements

    • 111 authors with 281 publication credits

    • 95 presenters with 336 conference presentations

    • 30 honorees with 87 awards

    • 4 designers with 7 exhibitions

    • 139 grant recipients with 220 grants received (internal and external)

    • 2 patent holders with 4 patents

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