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Tufts Medicine

Radiation Oncologist

Boston, MA · On-site

$378K - $439K/yr

The successful candidate must qualify for a full-time medical faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at ...

Tufts Medicine

Radiation Oncologist

Boston, MA · On-site

$378K - $439K/yr

The successful candidate must qualify for a full-time medical faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at ...

Iansociety

Radiation Oncologist

Boston, MA · On-site

$378 - $439/hr

The successful candidate must qualify for a full-time medical faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at ...

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Tufts Medicine

Radiation Oncologist

Boston, MA · On-site

$378K - $439K/yr

The successful candidate must qualify for a full-time medical faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at ...

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What is an associate full professor?

An Associate Full Professor is a faculty member at a university or college who has earned tenure and been promoted beyond the Assistant Professor rank, but has not yet reached the highest rank of Full Professor. This position typically recognizes significant achievements in teaching, research, and service to the academic community. Associate Full Professors often have increased responsibilities, such as mentoring junior faculty, conducting advanced research, and participating in departmental leadership. Promotion to this rank usually requires a strong record of publications, grants, and positive evaluations from peers and students.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate full professor?

To thrive as an Associate Full Professor, you need an advanced academic degree (typically a Ph.D.), a strong record of published research, and experience in teaching at the university level. Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), research databases, and academic publishing platforms is commonly required. Exceptional communication, mentorship, and leadership skills help foster student development and contribute to departmental initiatives. These skills and qualifications are vital for advancing scholarship, delivering high-quality education, and supporting the academic community.

What are some common challenges faced by associate full professors when balancing research, teaching, and administrative responsibilities?

Associate Full Professors often juggle multiple roles, including conducting research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and serving on academic committees. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, especially when expectations for research output and publication remain high alongside increased administrative duties. Time management and prioritization are crucial, as is seeking support or mentorship when workload pressures rise. Building strong collaborations with colleagues and effectively delegating tasks can also help manage these challenges and contribute to career satisfaction.

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

CriteriaAssociate Full ProfessorAssistant Professor
Required CredentialsDoctorate or equivalent, significant research, teaching experienceDoctorate or equivalent, early career research and teaching
Work EnvironmentUniversity faculty, research, teaching, administrative dutiesUniversity faculty, teaching, research, mentoring
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, research universitiesEntry-level faculty positions in academia

In summary, an Associate Full Professor typically has more experience, a higher rank, and a broader scope of responsibilities compared to an Assistant Professor. The latter is usually an early-career academic position focused on establishing research and teaching credentials.

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Associate or Full Teaching Professor and Director of Graduate Programs- School of Pharmacy and Pharm

Northeastern University

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

About the Opportunity
Position Summary:
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences seek a highly innovative and experienced 52-week non-tenure track (NTT) faculty member to serve as Associate/ Full Teaching Professor and Director of Graduate Programs, acting as the academic and administrative leader for the School's M.S. and Ph.D. programs. In addition to the typical faculty workload of teaching and scholarship, this role's service focus includes advancing, scaling, and modernizing graduate education (in all its modalities: on ground, online synchronous or asynchronous, hybrid; and across the global university system of network campuses), with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary areas such as biomedical sciences, AI-driven drug discovery, biopharma and biotech, translational therapeutics, and other emerging fields. The position will also provide the governance[KC1.1][CS1.2], oversight and operational rigor required to sustain high-quality curriculum, assessment, and student support/success led by experiential learning and partner-driven collaboration.
The Director will chair the SOPPS M.S. and Ph.D. Committee, advancing the Committee's agenda in response to standing charges and charges assigned by the SOPPS executive committee. The Director will guide the Committee on curriculum development and assessment in alignment with institutional imperatives and the standards of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), including the development of learning outcomes and application of assessment strategies. In addition to this governance role, the successful candidate will lead strategic growth of the MS and PhD programs across domestic and internation markets, enhance student recruitment and outcomes, and develop industry-aligned curricula that position the School, Department, College, and University as a national leader.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Leadership, Governance & Oversight
  • Serve as the primary academic and administrative lead for graduate programs ensuringe program alignment with institutional, accreditation, and regulatory requirements, including NECHE standards.

  • Oversee curriculum governance, updates, and compliance processes related to MS or PhD programs in the school

  • Manage program assessment, evaluation, and continuous curriculum improvement processes in collaboration with the M.S./Ph.D. Committee, Program Manager, and the Office of the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment

  • Chair the M.S./Ph.D. Committee, advancing its agenda in response to standing and assigned chargesWork with the M.S./Ph.D. faculty and leadership at the Department and School to seek industry collaborations and funding opportunities such as industry-led PhD contracts, training grants, pre-doctoral fellowships, and other funding from industry, government and other sources

Curriculum Innovation & Assessment
  • Propose and develop new market-aligned graduate courses/programs (e.g., AI in drug discovery, cell therapy, immuno-engineering, among others) in collaboration with the strategic vision of the Department and School, and in close collaboration with the Bouvé Dean's Office and the university's Innovation Planning and Development and EM Product Launch units

  • Lead modernization and scaling of existing and future programs with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary areas such as biomedical sciences, AI- and technology driven integration, biopharma and biotech, translational therapeutics, and other emerging fields

  • Ensure appropriate curricular content delivery based on learning modalities (i.e., on ground, online synchronous or asynchronous, hybrid, etc.) and location across the global university system of network campuses

  • Integrate experiential learning, industry partnerships, and research-based training

  • Guide the M.S./Ph.D. Committee in developing learning outcomes and applying assessment strategies consistent with NECHE standards

  • Direct the delivery and annual review of the M.S. and Ph.D. curricula and associated learning-assessment programs

  • Develop systems to collect, analyze, and report assessment data drawn from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and experiential partners for accreditation and other tracking needs across the Department, School, College University.

Student Success, Mentoring & Academic Integrity
  • Oversee student progression, advising structures, and milestone achievement in collaboration with program faculty and staff.

  • Ensure timely completion of academic and administrative milestones (e.g., candidacy, graduation)

  • Provide graduate-student mentoring and advising

  • Serve as an ex officio member of all MS thesis and PhD dissertation committees when not an official member

  • Formulate, execute, and oversee remediation plans for student academic misconduct and academic probation in collaboration with the Bouvé Office of Student Services

  • Collaborate with student services and global programs, including the Bouvé Graduate Office and the Bouvé Office of Graduate Advising and Student Services, to ensure conformity with NECHE curricular and assessment accreditation standards

Student Recruitment & Enrollment Growth
  • Partner with enrollment management to develop and execute recruitment strategies

  • Evaluate graduate applicants and improve yield from diverse, high-quality candidate pools

  • Expand domestic and international pipelines

  • Collaborate with the SOPPS Assistant Director of Admissions and the PhD Program Manager to advance graduate-student recruiting efforts, including outreach campaigns, applicant evaluations, admissions offers, and offer follow-up

External Engagement & Partnerships
  • Build partnerships with industry, biotech, hospitals, research institutions, and other potential partners to strengthen educational programs for students and professional opportunities for alumni

  • Develop co-op opportunites, advisory boards, and collaborative training programs to benefit the program

  • Represent the program in external and internal meetings, activities, and events

Faculty & Instructional Leadership
  • Work with the Department Chair on aspects related to the chair's determination of teaching assignments and course scheduling

  • Work with the Department Chair on aspects related to the chair's recruitment and oversight of oversee part-time/adjunct faculty

  • Teach graduate courses per year based on departmental workload policies and administrative role as program director, which usually carries 1-2 course releases per year

  • Plan for and engage appropriate offices and individuals in professional development activities for faculty and staff in curriculum, pedagogy, educational innovation, and assessment

Strategic Growth, Reporting & Communication
  • Identify new market-align program opportunities and teaching modalities (i.e., on ground, online synchronous or asynchronous, hybrid, etc.) such as MS in Biomedical AI, Cell Therapy, Digital Health)

  • Lead grant development and educational funding initiatives to benefit graduate students in MS and PhD programs

  • Align programs with workforce and market needs/opportunities

  • Provide input into the School's strategic initiatives with respect to graduate programs

  • Work with Department, School and College faculty and staff involved in curriculum, experiential learning, enrollment management, research, scholarship, and innovation to advance, scale, and modernize graduate education

  • Compile the annual MS and PhD Committee Report and assist in preparing school-wide annual goals for the MS/PhD programs

  • Ensure efficient communication with school and college faculty and staff regarding curriculum and assessment activities related to graduate pharmaceutical sciences courses

Faculty Responsibilities
  • All faculty are expected to engage in teaching and scholarship. Teaching workload will be discussed annually with the department chair and will be allocated based on departmental workload policy.

Qualifications
Required:
  • PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or related field
  • Significant experience in graduate education leadership or program development
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative curricula
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Experience with committee governance, curriculum, programmatic assessment, and accreditation processes

Preferred:
  • Experience in interdisciplinary fields (drug development, AI/ML, immuno-oncology, cell therapy, digital health)
  • Industry or translational research experience
  • Track record of successful student recruitment and program growth
  • Experience managing accreditation or program evaluation, including NECHE or similar regional accreditors
  • Experience chairing academic or graduate committees

Position Type
Academic
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range:
52-week Salary range(s): Associate Teaching Professor: $118,000.00 - $134,000.00 | Teaching Professor: $126,000.00 - $163,000.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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