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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant associate full professor in California is $79,923.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,200.00 and $89,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Associate Full Professor vs Assistant Professor?

AspectAssistant Associate Full ProfessorAssistant Professor
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree, research experience, teaching credentialsDoctoral degree, teaching experience, research potential
Work EnvironmentResearch, teaching, service at universities or collegesTeaching, research, and service at academic institutions
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, research universitiesUniversities, colleges, academic research centers
Common Search & ComparisonHigher academic rank, more experience, tenure trackEntry-level faculty position, early career

The main difference between Assistant Associate Full Professor and Assistant Professor lies in experience, rank, and responsibilities. An Assistant Professor is typically an entry-level faculty member, while an Associate or Full Professor has more experience, often with tenure or higher academic standing. The titles reflect career progression within academia, with Assistant Professors being early career and Associate/Full Professors holding more senior roles.

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Neurosurgeon, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

UCSF

Oakland, CA • On-site

$154K - $405K/yr

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Job description

Neurosurgeon, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Neurosurgeon at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor level to join the Neurotrauma program. Applicants should have a strong interest in neurotrauma and a desire to contribute to the expanding world-class program in traumatic brain and spinal cord injury at UCSF. The UCSF neurotrauma program is based at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) with additional sites in the Bay Area including Oakland and Marin. Responsibilities include elective neurosurgery, shared trauma call at ZSFG and affiliate sites, and participation in a variety of ongoing clinical research studies and translational research programs at the UCSF Brain and Spinal Injury Center. There are also opportunities to develop independent basic, translational, and clinical research efforts. Other responsibilities include the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows.

Qualifications: MD, DO, MD/PhD, or an equivalent degree. Board Eligible/Board Certified by ABNS. Must have or be eligible for California medical license by the start date. Have experience and excellence in general neurosurgery and the ability to cover pediatric trauma emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of strong interest in neurotrauma, spine trauma, and neurocritical care during residency training, or additional specialized training/fellowship.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should apply at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05764 and attach the following: Cover letter, CV, Statements of Research, and Teaching as well as 3 contacts for recommendation letters.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $154,700 - $405,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

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