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How much do academic head jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for academic head in the United States is $86,087.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Academic Head vs Academic Coordinator?

AspectAcademic HeadAcademic Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees in education or related fields, leadership experienceUsually holds a bachelor's or master's degree, with some experience in academic administration
Work EnvironmentLeads academic departments, sets strategic goals, oversees faculty and curriculumSupports academic programs, manages day-to-day activities, assists in curriculum implementation
Employer & Industry UsageFound in schools, universities, and educational institutions at a leadership levelCommonly employed in schools and colleges to coordinate academic activities

The main difference is that the Academic Head holds a higher leadership role, responsible for strategic planning and overall academic management, while the Academic Coordinator focuses on operational support and implementation of academic programs.

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Infographic showing various Academic Head job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 44% Full Time, 55% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 72% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,087 per year, or $41.4 per hour.
Head and Neck Pathologist

Head and Neck Pathologist

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

Campus, IL

$269K - $321K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

Academic Head & Neck Pathologist

(Academic Clinician or Physician-Scientist)

Department of Pathology

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Harvard Medical School, Boston

The Department of Pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is recruiting a full-time academic head and neck pathologist. Both recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior physicians are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be appointed to the full-time faculty of Harvard Medical School at an academic rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor or Professor) commensurate with experience.

As a teaching hospitalofHarvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Pathology provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty.We'realso proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) toestablishNew England's only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. The collaboration willprovideunparalleled opportunities for pathology and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI's internationally recognized cancer team.

We are looking for an active, energetic, team-oriented faculty member who will contribute to the Department's diagnostic excellence, academic mission, and continued innovation. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong diagnostic skills in head & neck pathology

  • A collaborative spirit and interest in working closely with molecular pathologists and oncologists to support precision oncology and clinical trials

  • An interest in teaching and mentoring fellows, residents, and medical students

  • An academic trajectory of scholarly interests in head & neck pathology

Interested candidates must hold an MD from an accredited medical school, a valid Massachusetts medical license or the ability to obtain one, and be board certified in Pathology (AP or AP/CP).

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health(BILH).BILH,ahealth care systemwith 14 hospitals,brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals,communityand specialty hospitals,andmore than 4,000 physicians and39,000 employeesin a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physiciansat Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providersto support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development,and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughouttheBILH system andadditionalhospitals across Massachusetts.

Research

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center consistently ranks as a national leader among independent hospitals in National Institutes of Health funding. Research funding totals over $229.8 million annually. BIDMC researchers run more than 850 active sponsored projects and 500 funded and non-funded clinical trials.

The Harvard-Thorndike Laboratory, the nation's oldest clinical research laboratory, has been located on this site since 1973. BIDMC also shares important clinical and research programs with institutions such as the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, Joslin Diabetes Center and Children's Hospital.

For information about the position, please contact Stuart Schnitt, Chief, Division of Cancer Pathology at sjschnitt@bidmc.harvard.edu. Candidates should apply directly to Workday.

Please apply online at www.hmfphysicians.org/careers. Requisition Number: R0701

Pay Range:

$269,000 - $321,000

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.

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