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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate professor in Ohio is $97,381.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,100.00 and $119,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Do you need a PhD to be an associate professor?

Yes, most academic institutions require an associate professor to hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree. This qualification demonstrates expertise in the field and is typically necessary for tenure-track faculty positions at universities. Additional requirements may include teaching experience, research publications, and service contributions.
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Assistant/Associate Professor (Academic)

Wright State University

Dayton, OH • On-site

Full-time

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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 (Academic)
Job Category:
Faculty/Instructional
Department
Electrical Engineering
EEO number:
26Y176
Position FTE
100%
Minimum Annual Salary
Negotiable
Salary Band:
FB 2AASO
Job Summary/Basic Function:
This position serves the Department of Electrical Engineering with teaching, service, advising, and establishing a research program involving publications and acquisition of funds, supervision of Master's and Ph.D. students.
The Department of Electrical Engineering at Wright State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The department seeks candidates committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, student mentoring, and scholarly activity.
The successful candidate must have research expertise in signal processing or electromagnetics, including but not limited to areas like radio frequency sensing, Radar technology, electromagnetic spectrum warfare, wireless communication, or RF/MW power devices. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals and referred conferences, based on their Ph.D dissertation and subsequent research. Candidates must demonstrate interest in and eligibility to pursue externally sponsored research from federal and state funding agencies, as well as industry partners. Evidence of strong potential to establish and sustain an externally funded research program is required.
Required qualifications include a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic environment.
Faculty responsibilities include
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate course in electrical engineering.
  • Developing and maintaining an active, externally sponsored research program.
  • Advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Providing service to the department, university, and professional community.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in accreditation activities and contribute to the development of new academic programs, courses, and laboratory facilities in the areas of signal processing or electromagnetics.
Minimum Qualifications
For Assistant Professor the candidate must have:
  • Earned Ph.D. degree by the start date in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
  • Research expertise in signal processing or electromagnetics, including but not limited to areas like radio frequency sensing, Radar technology, electromagnetic spectrum warfare, wireless communication, or RF/MW power devices.
  • Demonstrated potential to establish and sustain an externally sponsored research program.
  • Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, advising and mentoring.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic environment.

For Associate Professor the candidate must have:
  • Earned Ph.D. degree by the start date in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
  • Established research expertise in signal processing or electromagnetics, including but not limited to areas like radio frequency sensing, Radar technology, electromagnetic spectrum warfare, wireless communication, or RF/MW power devices.
  • Demonstrated record of high-quality scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals and referred conferences appropriate to the candidate's career stage.
  • Demonstrated national reputation in research, such as evidenced by publications, citations, invited talks, or professional recognition.
  • Demonstrated record of securing, leading, and sustaining externally sponsored research funding from federal agencies, state programs, or industry partners.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, advising and mentoring.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated record of meaningful service contributions at the department, college, university levels, and/or professional levels.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Postdoctoral or relevant industrial research experience in signal processing, electromagnetics, or related fields.
  • Experience developing or maintaining experimental laboratories related to RADAR, sensing, electronic warfare, communication, or signal processing.
  • Research alignment with reginal or national priorities, including partnerships with industry or government laboratories.
  • Experience supporting accreditation processes (e.g. ABET) or academic program assessment.

Essential Functions and percent of time:
Teaching (50-60%)
  • Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering, including lecturing, course material development, mentoring senior design students, as well as advising/mentoring graduate students, particularly in the areas of electronics, VLSI, sensor signal processing, and electromagnetics/microwave.
  • The position will provide academic supervision, research mentorship, and professional guidance to undergraduate students, M.S. thesis, and Ph.D. dissertation research, including:
    • Direct supervision of graduate students, serving as primary advisor and committee chair for M.S thesis, Ph.D. dissertation students, and as a committee member for other graduate students.
    • Supervision of undergraduate students.
    • Providing work direction within external sponsored research projects.
    • Supervision and work direction are provided primarily to undergraduate students, M.S. students, and Ph.D. students within the department of electrical engineering, and may also extend to postdoctoral researchers, research staff, and visiting scholars, as applicable

Research (30-45%)
  • Develops a fully funded and active research program; publishes journal papers, conference papers, reports, etc., with the goal of developing into an internationally recognized expert in the faculty member's research area.

Service (5-10%)
  • Provides academic and administrative service to department, college, and university committees.
  • Serves as a reviewer of technical papers and proposals.
  • Demonstrates leadership in one or more professional societies.
  • Participate in curriculum development, departmental and facility improvement programs, recruiting, departmental and college meetings and activities, university committees and official functions.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions
  • Office and laboratory environment.
  • Some evenings and weekends may be required.
  • 9-month academic contract.
  • 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 making 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
Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names of four references, and statement of research interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Posting Date
06/23/2026
First Consideration Date:
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

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