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Assistant/Associate Professor

Little Rock, AR · On-site

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How much do associate professor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate professor in Alexander, AR is $96,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $118,800.00 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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Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

Arkansas Children's Hospital rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

299th of 1,055 rated hospitals

Job description

Job Posting - Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinical Educator or Physician-Scientist (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor), Arkansas Children's Hospital

Company: Arkansas Children's Hospital / University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Job title: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor
Organization type: Public Organization

Brief description of the position:
The Section of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking to hire a full-time faculty on the Clinical Educator or Basic/Clinical Scientist tracks. Our tight-knit Section currently consists of 9 full-time physician faculty, 3 PhD researchers, a nurse practitioner, 2 pediatric infectious diseases pharmacists, and support staff including nursing and administration.

The Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases provides consultative ambulatory and inpatient service for the growing Arkansas Children's system, including the 336-bed Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock and Arkansas Children's Northwest in Springdale. Faculty would have appointments in the Department of Pediatrics, the largest Department in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' College of Medicine and would be members of the Arkansas Children's Research Institute (ACRI). ACRI was established in 1992 and now consists of more than 120 pediatric researchers and support staff (e.g., pre- and post-award grants management, clinical research and trials infrastructure), with expertise and experience that span the breadth of medical disciplines. ACRI supports cutting-edge research in infectious diseases, endocrinology, osteogenesis, asthma and allergic disorders, children's nutrition, pain, health promotion, injury prevention, birth defects prevention, pediatric pharmacology, and population health.

We are looking for physicians who have a passion for clinical excellence, teaching, quality improvement, innovation, and the values of equity and inclusion. We are looking for physician-scientists at any stage of their career with a successful track record of clinical, basic science, or translational research. The position will include opportunities for the care of immunocompromised children and teaching medical trainees of all levels, including fellows in pediatric infectious diseases.

Qualifications you are seeking:
Candidates must have an MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent and be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics in the subspecialty of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive UAMS faculty benefits package, including medical and dental insurance coverage as well as vision and pharmacy coverage
  • Generous leave benefits, including 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave
  • Robust retirement benefits package

Address: 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202
Website: https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/

Person of Contact: Matthew Kelly, Section Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Person of Contact's Email: mkelly3@uams.edu
https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/

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