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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate professor in Nebraska is $97,663.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,300.00 and $120,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate professor?

An associate professor teaches at a college or university campus and ranks below a full professor. As an associate professor, you still perform the primary job duties of a full professor, such as interacting with students, grading classroom assignments, assisting students with study techniques, and developing lesson plans. You may also spend part of your career working on research projects and writing articles for academic journals.

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

To thrive as an Associate Professor, you need advanced subject matter expertise, a doctoral degree in your field, and a record of research and scholarly publication. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), academic databases, and research software is typically required. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help foster student engagement and productive collegial relationships. These competencies are essential for effective teaching, impactful research, and meaningful contributions to academic communities.

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

Associate Professors often juggle multiple responsibilities, including conducting research, teaching courses, mentoring students, and participating in departmental or university service. Balancing these can be challenging, especially when research expectations remain high while teaching loads and committee work increase after promotion. Successful Associate Professors typically develop strong time-management skills, collaborate with colleagues to share best practices, and seek mentorship or support from their academic community. Proactive planning and clear communication with department leadership can also help manage these competing demands.

What is the difference between Associate Professor vs Assistant Professor?

AspectAssociate ProfessorAssistant Professor
Required CredentialsDoctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent), significant research and teaching experienceDoctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent), typically early in academic career
Work EnvironmentUniversity faculty, involved in teaching, research, and serviceUniversity faculty, primarily focused on teaching and beginning research
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, research universitiesHigher education institutions, research universities

In summary, an Associate Professor is a more senior academic role with extensive research and teaching experience, while an Assistant Professor is an entry-level faculty position focused on developing research and teaching skills.

Do you need a PhD to be an associate professor?

Typically, an associate professor position requires a doctoral degree, such as a PhD, along with significant research, teaching experience, and a strong publication record. While requirements can vary by institution and field, having a PhD is generally essential for this academic rank.
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Infographic showing various Associate Professor job openings in Nebraska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,663 per year, or $47 per hour.

Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Business

Concordia University

Seward, NE • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach courses in accounting, economics, finance, and other business subjects that align with departmental needs and candidate skills.

  • Integrate Christian faith into classroom instruction and advise and mentor students.

  • Participate in curriculum development, course and program assessment, departmental activities, community partnerships, and student recruitment.

Job description

ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, OR PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS
-COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES-
Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.
Come and belong ... join our team of passionate service leaders!
Concordia University is needing an Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Business who wants to be a part of this mission. The main campus (and this role) is located in Seward, Nebraska. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community-driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University's community feel. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska, please visit www.cune.edu.
Concordia University, Nebraska seeks applications for a full-time faculty position in business.
Position Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide face-to-face instruction in Business. This is a full-time faculty position with a full-time benefits package. Must be 19 years or older to apply. Status of appointment, academic rank, and salary will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience. All full-time faculty are expected to teach a full-time load of 24 credit hours per academic year. Appointment will begin as early as December, 2026 to begin teaching in January, 2027 or August 2027. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Responsibilities:
  • Teach courses, especially accounting, economics, and finance, along with other business courses that best fit the skills and interest of the candidate and the needs of the Department of Business and Concordia University.
  • Integrate Christian faith in the classroom in accord with our commitment to Lutheran education.
  • Advise and mentor students.
  • Participate in marketing and recruitment for the Business program as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.
  • Engage in curriculum development, course and program assessment, departmental activities, community partnerships, and assistance with student recruitment.
  • Support the growth of the Department of Business and the University, with innovative ideas, leadership, and assistance in planning and executing strategic initiatives.
  • Remain current in areas of teaching responsibilities.
  • Work with colleagues from multiple departments in service to the university.

Qualifications:
Education-
  • PhD preferred. A Master's degree or higher in Business, or a Master's degree in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in economics, accounting, or marketing, is required. Preference will be given to those with a record of successful teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. In addition, work experience within the field is also preferred, though not required.
  • Candidates who are ABD or have earned an MBA should also apply.

Teaching and Relationships-
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching, preferably at the community college or university level.
  • Desire to develop professional relationships with students, where the faculty member is seen by all students as an instructor, mentor, and advisor.

Experience-
  • Industry experience is preferred.

Special Position Requirements:
  1. An active and evident Christian faith and membership in a congregation is required. Membership in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is preferred.
  2. Must be an extremely strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  3. Able to prioritize work with a strong sense of urgency to achieve goals, while having a high degree of self-sufficiency.
  4. Able to plan, develop, and implement effective strategies for engaging major gift donors.
  5. Able to represent Concordia University with a high degree of professionalism.
  6. Able to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency both on and off campus.
  7. Is an active listener with the skills to observe and adapt to the reactions of others with compassion.
  8. Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University.
  9. Responsible for creating an environment that is consistent with the values of the University and fosters the development of campus. This environment is one that is designed to build a positive character and foster Christian faith formation.
  10. Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
  11. Able to work within a culture of teamwork with emotional stability and positive words/actions.
  12. Be professional and courteous in dealing with donors, students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public.
  13. Values and beliefs aligned with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod with comfort and willingness to share personal faith and stewardship.
  14. Ability to travel frequently, including overnight and weekend events.
  15. Ability to maintain driver's certification for University provided vehicles and University-related travel.
  16. Must follow security policies that correspond to the level of sensitivity of the data they handle.
  17. Should promptly report any security concerns or incidents to designated personnel.
  18. Maintain security and patching of personal devices connected to the institutional email.
  19. Maintain high standards for institutional, staff, faculty, employee, and financial data used for business operations.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, apply online at www.cune.edu/jobs. Please visit the web page www.cune.edu to learn more about Concordia University.
Candidates must submit the following:
  • a faculty application form, found at www.cune.edu/jobs,
  • a letter of intent,
  • a curriculum vitae,
  • a statement of educational philosophy,
  • copies of all academic transcripts, and
  • three letters of recommendations with contact information.

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