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Monash University

Associate Professor

Campus, IL · On-site

Associate Professor Apply now Job no: 495257 Work type: Fixed-term (Full-time) Location: Main campus - Malaysia Categories: Academic - Teaching and Research Associate Professor Job No.: 495257 School ...

Nsu

Assistant/Associate Professor

Campus, IL · On-site

F0423 - Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry The Department of Chemistry in the College of Science of Engineering and Technology at Norfolk State University invites applications for a tenure ...

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

AspectAssociate ProfessorAssistant Professor
Required CredentialsDoctorate, significant research, teaching experienceDoctorate or near completion, teaching experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentHigher education institutions, research-focusedEntry-level faculty, teaching and research duties
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, academic researchUniversities, colleges, academic research
Common Search & ComparisonMore experienced, tenure-track facultyEarly career faculty, starting academic roles

The main difference between Associate Professor and Assistant Professor lies in experience, credentials, and career stage. Associate Professors typically have more research, teaching, and service experience, often holding tenure or being on a tenure track. Assistant Professors are usually early in their academic careers, focusing on establishing their research and teaching credentials. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career progression in academia.

Do I need a PhD to be an associate professor?

Yes, most academic institutions require an associate professor to hold a doctoral degree, such as a PhD, along with significant research, teaching experience, and a strong publication record. Some institutions may consider candidates with equivalent qualifications or professional experience in certain fields. A PhD is generally essential for career advancement in academia at this level.

How long does it take for an associate professor to become a professor?

Typically, an associate professor advances to full professor after 5 to 7 years of successful teaching, research, and service, though this timeline can vary by institution and discipline. Promotion usually requires a strong record of publications, grants, and contributions to the academic community.

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Infographic showing various Associate Professor Professor job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Associate Professor/Professor (Assoc Chair of Research-Medicine)

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

Peoria, IL • On-site

$250K - $350K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Associate Professor/Professor (Assoc Chair of Research-Medicine)
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Medicine
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041344
Posting Close Date: 9/4/2026
Salary: $250,000 to $350,000 per year
The Department of Medicine at the University of IllinoisCollege of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a highly accomplished, collaborative,and visionary physician-scientist to serve as Associate Professor/Professor andAssociate Chair of Research.
Aboutthe University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
TheUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of oneof the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known forhaving small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMPstudents to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with ourhospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to morethan 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medicaleducation and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physicianresidents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include JumpSimulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, alongwith OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and CarleHearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute withtranslational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.
Learn more about how the University of IllinoisCollege of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Associate Professor/Professor (Medicine) will provide strategic leadership for the Department of Medicine's research enterprise to advance research, education, and scholarly activity within the Department of Medicine, one defined by exceptional training, innovation, scholarship, and discovery. In this role, the faculty member will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the department's research portfolio to catalyze new research initiatives, increase funded awards, and support high-impact projects and publications. This position will also assess existing research space and develop forward-looking strategies and priorities for its effective allocation. Focuses on growing funded research, launching new initiatives, and supporting high-impact scholarship. Oversees assessment and strategic allocation of research space.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership and Planning
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive departmental research strategy that aligns with institutional priorities and supports federally funded training mechanisms, including NIH T32, K-, and R-level programs.
  • Provide leadership in positioning the Department of Medicine as a nationally competitive training environment for clinical, implementation science and health services research.
  • Cultivate a Robust Research Culture: Promote a strong, supportive research environment by intentionally fostering a growth mindset. Celebrate research achievements at all levels to reinforce engagement, motivation, and continuous improvement.
  • Strengthen Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Proactively build and support collaborative research efforts both within the department and across the institution to advance innovative, high impact scholarly work.
  • Advise departmental and institutional leadership on strategies to strengthen research training infrastructure, mentor capacity, and trainee outcomes.
  • Faculty Mentoring and Development
  • Serve as a senior mentor and training leader for postdoctoral physician-scientists and PhD researchers participating in NIH-funded training programs, including training grants and career awards.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of structured mentoring frameworks consistent with federal funding expectations for institutional training grants.
  • Ensure availability of team-based mentorship, pairing clinical mentors with methodological experts in implementation science, health services research, biostatistics, and data science.
  • Oversee mentor development activities, including mentor training, mentor evaluation, and accountability, to ensure high-quality guidance for trainees.
  • Collaborate with the Center 4 Health research (C4HR), the Division of Research Services and other institutional partners to align research education curricula with implementation science competencies, including pragmatic trials, health systems research, dissemination, and equity-focused implementation.
  • Support junior faculty and trainees in career development planning, grant writing, and transition to independence, with particular emphasis on NIH K- and R-level funding.
  • Fostering Research Productivity and Training Integration and Seed Funding Opportunities: Identify and secure funding sources to establish internal seed grants or bridge-funding mechanisms that enable faculty to generate pilot data and strengthen future external grant applications.
  • Integrate trainees into active, funded research programs, ensuring exposure to real-world implementation studies embedded in healthcare systems and communities
  • Promote Collaborative Scholarship: Develop and support structures-such as thematic working groups, research seminars, and informal networking events (e.g., departmental "brown bag" lunches)-that foster collaboration within the department. Strengthen cross-unit partnerships by encouraging engagement with the Center for Health Research at the College of Medicine Peoria, as well as other Centers across the University of Illinois College of Medicine and UIC.
  • Advance Research Engagement Across Training Levels: Collaborate with UICOMP C4HR, Division of Research Services, Academic Affairs, and the Internal Medicine Academic Programs to expand research opportunities in health outcomes for students, residents, fellows, and faculty, ensuring meaningful participation and mentorship across all levels.
  • Facilitate structured research opportunities for medical students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral trainees, and faculty, ensuring vertical mentoring across career stages.
  • Securing External Funding
  • Champion and support institutional training grants (e.g., T32, K12) and multi-investigator NIH awards relevant to implementation science and translational research.
  • Provide leadership in developing competitive grant submissions that incorporate trainee involvement and mentorship plans, consistent with NIH standards.
  • Support trainees and junior faculty in preparing NIH career development awards (K08, K23, K99/R00) and transition to independent funding.
  • Research Infrastructure, Compliance, and Training Environment
  • Ensure that research infrastructure, data resources, and compliance systems support high-quality training experiences, including protection of trainee research time.
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful training environment consistent with NIH requirements for institutional training programs.
  • Monitor trainee outcomes, including publications, grant submissions, career placement, and long-term research engagement.
  • Additional Responsibilities
  • Monitor and Report Research Performance: Establish clear research performance metrics and provide regular updates to departmental and institutional leadership.
  • Represent the Department: Serve on institutional research committees, task forces, and external advisory groups. Act as the department's representative and fill-in for department when needed.
  • Support Institutional Initiatives: Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Possess an MD, MD/MPH, MD/PhD, DO or equivalent doctoral degree.
  • Experience in grant writing and management and proven track record of external funding.
  • Demonstrated record of externally funded independent research, preferably including NIH funding.
  • Established excellence in mentoring physician-scientists and/or PhD trainees, with evidence of trainee scholarly productivity and career advancement.
  • Eligibility for academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior leadership or significant mentoring role on NIH institutional or career development training programs (e.g., T32, K12, KL2, or equivalent).
  • Expertise in implementation science, health services research, translational research, or pragmatic clinical trials.
  • Experience mentoring MD, MD-MPH, MD-PhD, or PhD postdoctoral trainees toward independent research careers.
  • Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary, team-based science and health equity-focused research.

To apply, pleasevisit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20130?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom ofthe page and click, "Apply Now".
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For fullestconsideration please apply by 8/7/2026.
The budgeted salary rangefor the position is $250,000 to $350,000 per year.
Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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