Assistant Professor Jobs in the United States
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY
The Dental Hygiene program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), and the program prepares students to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examinations (computer-based simulation exam and a clinical simulated patient/manikin examination) required for licensure. The Assistant Professor position requires a Master's degree in an appropriate field with either three (3) years of teaching experience or an appropriate combination of teaching, relevant work experience, and scholarly activity.
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA
Other examples may include: Engaging with professionals in the agriculture industry to foster partnerships, internships, and job opportunities for the students, conducting research projects and supervising student research, and engaging with the broader community by providing agricultural literacy education, consulting for ag businesses, or participating in outreach programs related to agriculture. Key job responsibilities include:Teaching: Design and deliver courses related to Agricultural Business including Sustainable International Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Management and Markets, Global Innovations in Crop Production and Soil Management and additional related subjects.
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA
Must have a PharmD degree OR a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy plus 10 years professional experience in the areas of expertise or practice AND must have a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, current clinical practice experience, and distance education techniques and delivery. Utilizing a variety of active learning methodologies to instruct students and collecting evidence of students meeting or exceeding learning outcomes, competencies, entrustable activities, and ultimately practice readiness.
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA
As a Nursing Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide nursing students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. Utilize pre- and post- conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY
It also must include a separate statement explaining how the candidate’s teaching interests and pedagogy engage issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, both in the topics and materials that students study and in the classroom environment. The Department of Art History at Skidmore College invites applications for a two-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor of the history of African visual and material cultures.
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY
Additional teaching responsibilities (beyond orchestral) will depend on the candidate’s interests and expertise and may include applied music (private lessons, small ensemble coaching, conducting); lower and upper-level courses in theory or musicology (broadly defined), including our gateway course, “Thinking About Music”; arts education and outreach. have the ability to integrate ensemble direction, performance, and teaching with one or more areas of humanities-based thinking about music (cultural history, theory, sociology/anthropology, sound studies, and/or performance/embodiment studies).
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY
Candidates should be able to teach in at least one of the following areas: musical composition (including digital musical production, sound design, songwriting, or film / videogame scoring), sound recording and engineering, popular music studies, or the history of sound recording and electronic music. We are particularly interested in candidates who have active career practices in a variety of styles and genres, engagement with broader intellectual concerns and conversations, and an interest in collaborating with faculty and students in a highly interdependent department and across the Skidmore campus.
Sante Consulting LLC
Ronkonkoma, NY
ABP certification in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine OR completion of an accredited Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine fellowship, OR currently enrolled in an accredited Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine fellowship. The Transfusion service includes the largest blood bank in the County, an active donor room, and a busy apheresis program that supports the Oncology Service, the Renal Transplant Service, and the Neurology Service.
Sante Consulting LLC
Houston, TX
The Department of Pathology & Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is seeking an academically oriented, highly skilled and motivated GYN Pathologist with outstanding diagnostic expertise to join our team. In addition, we envision surgical pathology expertise to be applied remotely to our operation within our Community Pathology Associates network, which regionally serves over 40 medical facilities in Texas.
Sante Consulting LLC
Kalamazoo, MI
Limited access to laboratories capable of performing testing for classic and novel toxicological substances in a clinically relevant timeframe is an impediment to providing high quality, patient-centered medical care in many medical communities, and the Department of Pathology at WMed is proud to meet the clinical needs of WMed Health and other healthcare providers. Our Division of Neuropathology is a national referral site for the diagnostic interpretation of autopsy brains and biopsy specimens, as well as a research center dedicated to scientific investigation of causes and consequences of diseases of the human nervous system.
University of Illinois College of Medicine
PEORIA, IL
About University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois: UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois.
San Francisco Bay University
Fremont, CA
About San Francisco Bay University: San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), an independent, nonprofit, WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks multiple innovative and experienced adjunct faculty members to provide pedagogical leadership in our general education. The course endeavors to deepen students’ self-awareness of their current leadership skills, analyze movements that they care about, and then put it all into practice with a final course project outlining what movement they will create, what leadership skills and strategies they will need to support it, and create a model campaign to get their movement off the ground.
San Francisco Bay University
Fremont, CA
Curriculum Development: Collaborate with colleagues on the development of the core curriculum and psychology program, incorporating the latest advancements in counseling psychology and the social sciences, ensuring alignment with disciplinary and community/industry needs and emerging trends, ensuring our students are well-prepared for their academic and professional careers. About San Francisco Bay University: San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), an independent, nonprofit, WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Professor of Counseling Psychology.
San Francisco Bay University
Fremont, CA
Position Overview: San Francisco Bay University is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow to deliver key content in SFBU’s Masters of Electrical Engineering, Masters of Science in Computer Science, Masters of Science in Data Science, and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, as well as contribute to our integrated and innovative core curriculum. Curriculum Development: Collaborate with colleagues on the development of the core curriculum and assure industry alignment with all curricula in computer science and electrical engineering, incorporating the latest advancements in genAI and other evolving technologies with disciplinary and community/industry needs and emerging trends, ensuring our students are well-prepared for their academic and professional careers.
San Francisco Bay University
Fremont, CA
San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced On Campus Adjunct Business Instructors: Social Media, Marketing, eCommerce, Sales, Customer Relationship Analytics and Business-to-Business Management. Develops and teaches various customer facing, social media, marketing, eCommerce, sales, customer relationship analytics, business-to-business and related courses plus supporting software tools at the bachelor and master degree levels on campus (required campus location Fremont, California, USA).
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students' work and the possibility of improvement. Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work.
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
Fully engage in the work of the Art Program including teaching 3 studio art courses per long semester (can be subject to change pending the needs of the department), student advising, recruiting, fundraising, course assessment, gallery operations, curriculum development, community outreach, Art Program development, Art Program Review, and NASAD Accreditation self-study writing, Student Art Association projects. Engage in the work of the Art Program including, student advising, fundraising, student recruiting, curriculum development, committee work, repair and updating of studios and equipment, Student Art Association projects, Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity work, art gallery, community outreach.
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work. Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students' work and the possibility of improvement.
Assistant Professor Jobs Overview
If you're interested in working in a fast-paced academic environment, are highly organized, and love working with people, start applying for assistant professor jobs. Assistant professors are entry-level college or university faculty members who assist full-time professors. Typically, they work for the educational institution where they wish to earn tenure if they decide to become an associate or full-fledged professor.
In this role, you'll support your supervising professor in conducting research and studies, instructing students, planning lessons, and evaluating assessments. You might also serve on committees and deliver presentations during conferences and meetings.
Your responsibilities will vary depending on the college or university. However, some of your duties may include the following:
- teaching and supervising students
- developing coursework for classes
- publishing reports, research studies, and papers in academic journals
- organizing lectures and conferences
- recruiting and training junior staff
- attending departmental and faculty meetings
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Assistant Professor Education and Skills
To become an assistant professor, you'll need a master's degree in the field you want to teach. However, some universities may require a doctorate degree in the relevant academic discipline. Typically, doctoral programs take up to six years to complete and may require the completion of a graduate assistantship where you'll work with undergraduate students.
In addition to educational requirements, you may also need to publish scholarly research to demonstrate your expertise and contributions to your field of study. It’s also advantageous to obtain internships, certifications, or a part-time role as a lecturer to build practical experience.
These valuable skills can help you succeed in your role as an assistant professor:
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- research and writing skills
- passion for teaching and working with students
- patience and understanding
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How Much Do Assistant Professor Jobs Pay?
Before you walk into your next interview, make sure you know what you're worth. Salaries will depend on your geographic location, experience level, and education. The mediansalary for a college professoris $57,473, but with more experience and certifications, you could make up to $91,594.
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