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What is an assistant or associate professor?

Assistant and Associate Professors are academic faculty members at colleges or universities. An Assistant Professor is typically an entry-level, tenure-track position, responsible for teaching, conducting research, and engaging in service to the institution. An Associate Professor is a mid-level, often tenured position that reflects a higher level of experience and accomplishment in teaching, research, and service. Both roles involve mentoring students, publishing scholarly work, and contributing to the academic community.

How do assistant or associate professors typically balance teaching, research, and service responsibilities?

Assistant or Associate Professors often juggle a combination of teaching courses, conducting research, and contributing to departmental or university service. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong time management, as teaching demands regular preparation and student interaction, while research involves securing funding, publishing, and attending conferences. Service duties, such as committee work or academic advising, are also integral and can vary by institution. Many professors find it helpful to establish clear priorities each semester and communicate proactively with colleagues and department heads to manage workloads effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant or associate professor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant or Associate Professor, you generally need an advanced degree (typically a PhD), a strong record of research, and teaching experience in your academic field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), academic publishing platforms, and data analysis tools is usually required. Outstanding communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help foster student engagement and successful collaboration with colleagues. These competencies enable professors to excel in research, deliver impactful instruction, and contribute meaningfully to their academic communities.

What is the difference between Assistant Or Associate Professor vs Lecturer?

AspectAssistant Or Associate ProfessorLecturer
Required CredentialsDoctorate or terminal degree in fieldMaster's degree often sufficient; some positions require doctorate
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, research, teachingPrimarily teaching-focused, often in colleges or universities
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, research institutionsColleges, universities, vocational schools
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Assistant and Associate Professors are primarily involved in research and teaching, often holding tenure-track positions requiring a doctorate. Lecturers focus mainly on teaching duties, usually with a master's or doctorate, but typically without research responsibilities. Both roles are common in higher education, but their responsibilities and career paths differ.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Or Associate Professor job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Business and Basic Accounting

North Slope Borough

Barrow, AK • On-site

$71K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

REPORTS TO: Dean of Academic Affairs


LOCATION: On Campus in Utqiagvik, Alaska


WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm


COMPENSATION: $71,491.01 - $94,583.39/year + Benefits, Exempt, Faculty Position


DESIRED START DATE: January 4, 2027


CLOSING DATE: Until Filled


Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Inupiat. As an institution, we are "Unapologetically Inupiaq." This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Inupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Inupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.


SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Business and Basic Accounting is responsible for developing and teaching courses in the Business Program at the Associate and Bachelor degree levels, including courses on management, basic accounting, and undergraduate finance courses.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach courses in the faculty member's field of specialization (basic accounting and finance, general business) at the Associate and Bachelor degree levels.
  • Individualize approach to instruction to accommodate students at different academic levels and employ different cultural frameworks within the same class session. Instruction may take place via direct instruction, cooperative learning, internship, apprenticeship, distance delivery, interactive computer-based instruction, and/or other modes, as needed and appropriate.
  • Revise and develop curricular and instructional materials as needed to ensure course content, instructional methods, learning activities, assessment/evaluation products, and mode(s) of delivery remain current according to best practices in the field of study while addressing institutional needs. Participate in continuing professional development to support the above.
  • Collaborate with academic peers, the Dean of Academic Affairs Office, and other CollegeDepartments/divisions (as needed) with instructional (e.g., curriculum, materials, assessment/evaluation tools), curricular (e.g., program review and revision), and institutional development (e.g., accreditation).
  • Collect data, complete reports, and give presentations, as needed.
  • Engage in service to the Department and the College (e.g., committee work, student advising, accreditation, adjunct support).
  • Comply with College policies, procedures, and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Complete tasks commonly associated with faculty status (e.g., timely grade submission, regular office hours).
  • May require travel by small plane to remote villages to provide instruction and/or conduct other College business.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.



KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience teaching introductory economics, basic accounting, and financial management courses (priority). Experience teaching management and operations (secondary).
  • Computer and technology skills, as needed to perform duties.
  • Minimum two years post-secondary teaching experience.
  • Experience with multimodal delivery.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Inupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
  • Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
  • Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
  • Ability to support Ilisagvik College's mission.


EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Required]:

  • Master's degree in Business (MBA) or in finance or accounting (MFin or MSA), or related discipline, or equivalent qualification (e.g., CPA, CFA)


EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]:

  • Doctorate degree in relevant field of study to the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms.The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionallyrequired to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The environmental conditions described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to workindoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.


BENEFITS:

Leave - 8 days of Personal Leave and paid Summer and Winter Admin Leave.

Retirement - Ilisagvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System.

Health Insurance- Ilisagvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Ilisagvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.

Life Insurance- Ilisagvik College offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit.

Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered.




If any questions, please contactjobs@ilisagvik.edu

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Work Place and Equal Opportunity Employer

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