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How much do associate professor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate professor in Texas is $95,430.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,600.00 and $117,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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 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.

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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Infographic showing various Associate Professor job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $95,430 per year, or $45.9 per hour.

Asst/Assoc Professor, Gynecologic Oncology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Lubbock, TX โ€ข On-site

$300 - $400/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Extended Job Title

Asst/Assoc Professor, Gynecologic Oncology

Position Description

Specialized Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Care in West Texas. Our faculty and staff are focused on excellence in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Their enthusiasm and dedication to teaching, patient care and academics is our greatest asset. We have a Medical Pavilion on our campus where our residents provide outpatient care to women of all ages under faculty supervision. At our Center for Perinatal Medicine we have a diagnostic center for ultrasounds, genetics and fetal testing services that serves a large portion of West Texas and cancer centers that provide quality care for our gynecologic oncology patients. In addition to the gynecology continuity of care clinic, we have a number of other subspecialty clinics including diabetes, high risk obstetrics, reproductive endocrinology & infertility, and colposcopy. The department also provides ample opportunities for research for students and residents. Each resident is assigned a research mentor in the first year and is expected to present a finished project in the third or fourth year at our annual resident research day. The faculty is actively engaged in a variety of research endeavors across all areas of the specialty. We are seeking a board certified or board eligible Gynecologic Oncologist for a full time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidateโ€™s qualifications and experience.

Requisition ID

44057BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Major/Essential Functions
  • Provide comprehensive care for gynecologic malignancies and complex benign conditions.
  • Provide surgical care including robotic/minimally invasive surgeries.
  • Participate in a multidisciplinary approach including collaboration with surgery, radiation oncology and pathology.
  • Engage in tumor boards and quality improvement programs established by the department.
  • Participate in the training of residents and medical students.
Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications
  • Board Certified, through ABMS, in Gynecologic Oncology.
  • Experience with EPIC electronic medical records.
Department

Ob Gyn Pavilion Lbk

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications
  • MD/DO/MBBS;
  • Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.
  • Completion of an Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency.
  • Completion of, or in process of completing, a Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology.
  • Board Eligible, or in the process of completing training to become board eligible, in Gynecologic Oncology.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit TTUHSC Clery Act website.

Benefits
  • Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options โ€“ Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
  • Paid Time Off โ€“ Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
  • Retirement Plans
  • Wellness Programs
  • Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

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