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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant or associate professor in the United States is $88,317.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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.

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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 the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,317 per year, or $42.5 per hour.
Electrophysiologist - Assistant or Associate Professor

Electrophysiologist - Assistant or Associate Professor

Albany Med Health System

Delmar, NY

$435K - $500K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Albany Medical Center rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 96 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

176th of 998 rated hospitals

Job description

The Division of Cardiology at Albany Medical College is seeking a full-time Electrophysiologist as an Assistant or Associate Professor to join our growing academic faculty. This position offers the opportunity to practice full spectrum of electrophysiology in a collaborative academic environment.

We're growing our team of 18 cardiologists and 5 advanced practice providers to meet increasing demand. Albany Medical College, founded in 1839, is one of the oldest private medical schools in the country and home to the Capital Region's only academic tertiary care hospital.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Outpatient EP clinic, including outreach
  • Inpatient electrophysiology consultations
  • Ablation procedures and device implantations
  • Collaborate with faculty across advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiovascular imaging.
  • Support education and development of fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers

Qualifications:

  • MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Completion of ACGME accredited fellowship in Clinical Electrophysiology
  • Clinically oriented with research experience and teaching abilities to be eligible for an academic appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor.
  • Leadership qualities and assets are highly valued.
  • Strong communication skills, with a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
  • Passion for providing high-quality care to patients and advancing the field of cardiology. Experience with complex ablations, lead extraction and advanced device therapy is highly desirable.
  • Ability to teach, mentor, and collaborate with medical students, medical residents, cardiology fellows, and other healthcare providers.
  • Eligible for academic appointment and medical licensure in the state of New York.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive base salary range $435,000 - $500,000 depending on academic rank with additional incentive pay after completing first year of employment
  • Robust sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team
  • Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
  • Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
  • Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
  • Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

  • Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
  • A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!

For questions regarding this position, reach out to Division Chief Dr. Mushabbar Syed at syedmu@amc.edu.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment

physicianrecruitment@amc.edu

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

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