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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant professor in Springfield, OH is $72,111.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $82,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant professor do?

An assistant professor is an entry-level university teaching position below that of associate professor and full professor. You can find work as an assistant professor in any department at a college or university. Assistant professorships fall into either tenure-track and non-tenure track positions. Regardless of whether you are tenure or non-tenure track, your duties are similar. You conduct research, teach classes, advise students on their studies, and perform numerous administrative functions, such as attending faculty meetings and professional conferences or events.

What is an assistant professor?

An Assistant Professor is an entry-level faculty position at a college or university, typically responsible for teaching, conducting research, and participating in academic service. This role is usually tenure-track, meaning the professor may eventually qualify for tenure after a probationary period. Assistant Professors often mentor students, publish scholarly work, and contribute to their department's academic community. Their work helps advance both the institution's educational mission and their own academic careers.

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

To thrive as an Assistant Professor, you typically need a doctoral degree in your field, a strong publication record, and experience in teaching or research. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), academic databases, and research tools is often required, along with any relevant certifications for teaching or research ethics. Excellent communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help you engage students, collaborate with colleagues, and manage academic responsibilities. These skills are crucial for fostering student success, advancing research, and contributing meaningfully to the academic community.

What are some common challenges assistant professors face during their early years, and how can they address them?

Assistant Professors often juggle multiple responsibilities, including teaching, research, and service commitments. Balancing the demands of developing a strong research portfolio with effective teaching and departmental service can be challenging, especially when working toward tenure. Building a supportive network of mentors, setting clear priorities, and managing time efficiently are critical strategies for success. Many institutions also offer professional development programs and peer collaboration opportunities to help early-career faculty navigate these challenges.

What is the difference between Assistant Professor vs Lecturer?

AspectAssistant ProfessorLecturer
Required CredentialsDoctorate or equivalent in fieldBachelor's or Master's, sometimes doctorate
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, research, teachingPrimarily teaching, less research
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, collegesUniversities, colleges, vocational schools
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Assistant Professors typically hold a doctorate and engage in both teaching and research at universities. Lecturers usually focus on teaching, often with less emphasis on research, and may have different credential requirements. While both roles are found in academic settings, Assistant Professors often have more responsibilities related to research and academic advancement.

What do you do as an assistant professor?

An assistant professor conducts research, teaches courses, and advises students within their academic discipline. They typically engage in scholarly activities, publish findings, and participate in departmental service, often working toward tenure. The role requires strong communication skills and expertise in their field, with a schedule that includes lectures, research, and administrative duties.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Professor job openings in Springfield, OH as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,111 per year, or $34.7 per hour.

Assistant/Associate/Professor, Pharmacology Medical Educator

Dayton, OH • On-site

Wright State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
EEO Statement
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title
Assistant/Associate/Professor, Pharmacology Medical Educator
Job Category:
Faculty/Instructional
Department
Medical Education-BSOM
EEO number:
25Y309
Position FTE
100%
Minimum Annual Salary
Negotiable
Salary Band:
NA FA
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Wright Curriculum is fully-integrated across the basic and clinical sciences, in disciplines that include anatomy, biochemistry, biostatistics, clinical and evidenced-based medicine, genetics, histology, immunology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. This integrated curriculum requires a broad and complementary set of teaching faculty that collectively cover expertise across all of these disciplines.
This faculty position will fulfill a critical need within the Department of Medical Education (DME) at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (WSUBSOM). The faculty in this position will teach medical students and assist with implementation of a therapeutics curriculum , providing students a unified knowledge base to apply the science of pharmacology at the bedside with various patient populations. Collaborate with the Office of Medical Education Research &Program Evaluation to assure appropriate assessment tools and outcomes analysis and apply a scholarly approach to teaching. Will work with interdisciplinary colleagues across basic medical sciences and clinical/Doctoring colleagues. Will dually report to the Chair of Family Medicine and the Department of Medical Education.
Minimum Qualifications
  • PharmD or PhD in Pharmacology with at least 1 year of teaching experience with medical, nursing, graduate, or pharmacy school students.
  • 2 years of clinical practice or postdoctoral experience
  • Interest in learning or experience with innovative teaching/learning strategies.
  • Comfort in teaching the science and application of therapeutics, collaborating closely with physiology faculty and clinicians.
  • Must exhibit an evidence-based approach to the use of therapeutics.

Assistant Professor level candidates must meet all requirements above.
Associate Professor level candidates must meet all requirements above, plus have at least five years experience as an Assistant Professor with an exemplary scholarly portfolio and supervisory experience and meet all Associate Professor Promotion requirements.
Full Professor candidates must fulfill all the requirements of Associate Professor along with at least five years' experience at the Associate Professor along with an exemplary scholarly portfolio and leadership experience and meet all Professor Promotion requirements.
For more information regarding the governing policies of faculty rank please review them online at: https://medicine.wright.edu/faculty-and-clinical-affairs/faculty-promotion
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with instructional design and the use of multi-media to enhance learning.
  • Experience with scholarship of teaching/learning.
  • Experience teaching undergraduate medical students.
  • Experience with engaged/active learning modalities (e.g., Team-Based Learning, Peer Instruction, problem-based learning).

Essential Functions and percent of time:
(50%) Family Medicine Teaching
  • Coordinate and implement pharmacotherapeutic education and provide supervision to Family Medicine residents and students. The position involves participating in morning reports and hospital rounds with the Family Medicine Inpatient Service, addressing medication issues and providing support for patient safety issues.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary groups (clinicians and biomedical scientists) to create and deliver engaged learning activities for medical students in lecture-free curriculum.

(30%) Department of Medical Education Teaching
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary groups (clinicians and biomedical scientists) to create and deliver engaged learning activities for medical students in our lecture-free curriculum, with an emphasis on the Doctoring Curriculum.
  • May be a module co-director in Doctoring and may support some content in Foundations.

(10%) Pharmacotherapy Elective
  • Consistently offer a 2-week pharmacotherapy elective for third year medical students

(10%) Scholarship/Research and Service
  • Contribute to the literature on medical education
  • Engage in service activities as appropriate.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions
Special contract position with continuation dependent on funding. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University to make an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date
07/11/2025
First Consideration Date:
08/11/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

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