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How much do assistant associate full professor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant associate full professor in Riverside, CA is $84,488.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,600.00 and $94,900.00 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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Infographic showing various Assistant Associate Full Professor job openings in Riverside, CA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,488 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry - Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to begin on July 1, 2025 at assistant professor or associate professor rank. Applicants must demonstrate a clear potential for excellence in research and teaching and meet the University's requirements for faculty rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching about two lecture courses and 2 lab courses per quarter, conducting original research, advising, and serving on various committees. Preferred areas of expertise include biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, proteomics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and biophysical chemistry.

The successful candidate will establish an original research program relevant to biochemistry majors, teach the general biochemistry sequence and an upper division biochemistry topics course, and contribute to the department by teaching lower division service courses such as general chemistry or organic chemistry as needed.

The appointment is for the 9-months academic year and the primary responsibilities, initially, will be teaching General Chemistry lecture and lab courses. It is expected that the teaching load will adjust to include biochemistry topics, biochemistry lecture and lab, and other courses, as needed. A secondary responsibility that is of high importance, will be to conduct original research while involving undergraduate students. The successful candidate will 1) involve students in research while teaching them skills to be successful independent and creative thinkers who can contribute to the scientific community 2) effectively teach a variety of chemistry courses to a diverse student body, promoting both accessibility and high achievement, 3) successfully interact with students in a lab setting and in office hours, 4) supervise student lab assistants, and 5) regularly attend departmental faculty meetings, school meetings, and school/university committees. This position does not require applying for external grants for funding research, but it is encouraged.

 Qualifications 

Candidates are required to have a PhD in biochemistry, chemistry or a related field. Significant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is desired with emphasis on first- and second-year chemistry and closely related disciplines. Post-Doctoral Experience is preferred. To qualify for associate professor rank, a candidate must have a teaching and research record lasting at least five years, including at least two publications as primary author. Preference will be given to candidates who are Seventh-day Adventist.

Salary Wage Range: $70,304 to $78,501 plus generous benefits: 

Assistant professor - PhD $70,304

Associate professor - PhD $71,872 - $78,501

  • Comprehensive health coverage 
  • Tuition Assistance (spouse and dependent eligibility)
  • 10 Paid Holidays
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