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Chief Physician Resident

Monroe, LA · On-site

Junior Faculty Responsibilities * Dedicate sufficient clinical time in Pediatric Academic Clinic. * Serve as Junior Faculty Attending at the PAC, precepting residents during continuity clinic.

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As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior faculty in the United States is $52,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

Junior Faculty often face the challenge of managing multiple responsibilities, including teaching, conducting research, and fulfilling service commitments such as committee work. Balancing these duties can be demanding, especially when establishing a research agenda while maintaining high-quality teaching and meeting departmental expectations. Effective time management and seeking mentorship from senior colleagues can help navigate these competing priorities. Most institutions offer resources such as teaching workshops and research support to assist Junior Faculty in achieving a healthy balance.

What is the difference between Junior Faculty vs Research Assistant?

AspectJunior FacultyResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree or equivalent, academic credentialsTypically a master's degree or current graduate student
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, teaching, research, publishingResearch labs, universities, assisting senior researchers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, research institutesUniversities, research centers, labs
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic career progressionEntry-level research role, less teaching responsibility

Junior Faculty members are typically early-career academics with doctoral degrees, involved in teaching and research at universities. Research Assistants usually hold master's degrees or are graduate students assisting with research projects. While Junior Faculty focus on establishing their academic careers, Research Assistants support research activities without the same level of independence or teaching duties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior Faculty member, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Faculty member, you generally need a doctoral degree in your field, a strong foundation in teaching methods, and demonstrated research experience. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard), academic publishing platforms, and data analysis tools is often required. Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills help you effectively engage students and work with colleagues. These competencies are crucial for balancing teaching, research, and service responsibilities in an academic environment.

What are Junior Faculty?

Junior faculty are early-career academic professionals, typically holding positions such as assistant professor, lecturer, or instructor at a college or university. They are usually in the initial years of their academic careers and may be on a tenure-track, working towards promotion and tenure. Junior faculty are responsible for teaching, conducting research, publishing scholarly work, and participating in service activities within their department and institution. Their roles and expectations can vary depending on the institution and academic discipline.
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Infographic showing various Junior Faculty job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,462 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

New Melanoma, Lung Cancer, GU Cancer and Breast Cancer Faculty

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 14 hours ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Description
The Division of Hematology and Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks MD or MD/PhD board-certified/board eligible hematologist-oncologists for melanoma, lung cancer, genitourinary cancer, and breast cancer. The individuals selected will be academically oriented and appointed to the full-time faculty as either an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the School of Medicine at Vanderbilt University.
The successful candidate(s) will have experience in caring for patients with melanoma, lung cancer, genitourinary cancer, or breast cancer with interest and/or experience conducting clinical trials in these diseases.
Junior faculty and new fellowship graduates will join the faculty and receive dedicated mentoring in clinical research, and experienced clinical researchers (Associate or Full Professor level) will have opportunities to mentor junior faculty and fellows in these areas, and may have additional leadership opportunities as well.
The selected individual(s) will work closely with the Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology and disease group section leader to further develop a clinical trial portfolio, and conduct clinical and translational research. For melanoma and lung cancer candidates, there is potential to rise to group section leader.
Competitive salary with benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement contribution; tuition benefit for college-bound dependents; professional development funds; and relocation allowance.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate(s) will be a dedicated MD clinician, MD or MD/PhD clinical researcher, who would enjoy participating in a robust training program of residents and fellows, and growing to a top-notch research program in melanoma, lung, genitourinary cancer, or breast cancer.

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