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How much do part time professor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time professor in Kansas is $71,399.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $81,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Time Professor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Professor, you generally need an advanced degree in your field, subject matter expertise, and relevant teaching or industry experience. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), virtual classroom platforms, and digital grading tools is typically required. Strong communication, organization, and adaptability help foster student engagement and manage diverse classroom environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering effective instruction and supporting student success in a flexible, often varied academic schedule.

What is the difference between Part Time Professor vs Adjunct Professor?

AspectPart Time ProfessorAdjunct Professor
CredentialsMaster's or Doctorate in relevant fieldMaster's or Doctorate in relevant field
Work EnvironmentTeaching at colleges or universities, often with some administrative dutiesTeaching courses on a contractual basis, usually at colleges or universities
Employment TypePart-time, often with ongoing or semester-based contractsPart-time, typically course-by-course or semester-by-semester basis
Usage in IndustryCommonly used in higher education institutionsWidely used in academia for course instruction without full-time employment

Both Part Time Professors and Adjunct Professors typically hold similar credentials and work in higher education. The main difference lies in terminology and contractual arrangements, with Part Time Professors often having a broader role that may include administrative tasks, while Adjunct Professors usually focus solely on teaching on a contractual basis.

What are part time professors?

Part time professors, also known as adjunct professors, are educators who teach at colleges or universities on a contractual, non-full-time basis. They typically teach one or more courses per semester but are not considered permanent faculty members. Part time professors often have other professional commitments and may work at multiple institutions. Their primary responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, grading assignments, and holding office hours for students. While their roles are similar to full-time professors in the classroom, they usually have fewer administrative or research duties.

How does a part-time professor typically balance teaching responsibilities with other professional or academic commitments?

Part-time professors often juggle teaching with other roles such as research, consulting, or industry work. This requires strong time management skills and clear communication with department heads to coordinate class schedules and office hours. While the workload may be lighter than that of full-time faculty, part-time professors are expected to deliver the same quality instruction and student support. Collaboration with other faculty and participation in department meetings may be limited, but staying connected helps ensure alignment with curriculum standards and fosters a supportive teaching environment.
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Baker School of Nursing Doctorate Level Professor - School of Nursing - PT - Day

Baker School of Nursing Doctorate Level Professor - School of Nursing - PT - Day

Stormont Vail Health

Topeka, KS • On-site

Part-time

Posted 27 days ago


Stormont Vail Health rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

712th of 870 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Position Status:

Part time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

32.4

Job Information
Exemption Status: Exempt
A Brief Overview
Provides expert classroom, clinical instruction and academic advising. Serves as a mentor for faculty colleagues and a consultant to other faculty for classroom, clinical practice, and/or curriculum development. Provides leadership and serves as a consultant for SON, healthcare facilities and University Committees. Serves as a consultant, program evaluator or distinguished speaker for other schools of nursing and the community. Demonstrates a sustained pattern of leadership in professional or community service at the state, regional and/or national level. Sustains a program of sound scholarship.
Education Qualifications

  • Doctorate DNP or PHD. Required


Experience Qualifications

  • 10 years Recent full-time college teaching and/or 5 years at the rank of Associate Professor. Required


Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated growth in scholarly activity ability. (Required proficiency)
  • Recognized as a leader in academic and professional and/or community organizations. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrated teaching effectiveness ability. (Required proficiency)
  • Appreciates Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring in every aspect of care delivery at SVH (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrates skills as an expert clinician /educator. (Required proficiency)


Licenses and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
  • Certified Nurse Educator - NLN - Magnet Other specialty certifications also accepted. Preferred
  • Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.


What you will do

  • Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein.
  • Assumes leadership in course and program coordination, teaching, curriculum development, and evaluation.
  • Initiates innovative clinical sites/experiences and evaluates effectiveness.
  • Recognized as an expert teacher in the school of nursing, university and clinical settings.
  • Develops and disseminates innovative teaching methods to enhance the instructional process in academic and other forums.
  • Serves as an expert consultant to the larger academic community for the scholarship of teaching.
  • Innovates effective clinical/education practice approaches based on research.
  • Recognized as a consultant on clinical/education/research matters.
  • Demonstrates a sustained pattern of scholarly activities, e.g. ongoing research and grantsmanship and project development.
  • Collaborates with colleagues in intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary scholarly activities.
  • Facilitates knowledge development by presenting/publishing clinical or education research in refereed publications and/or scholarly presentations at national or international forums.
  • Finds creative ways to enlarge meaning of nursing practice or education.
  • Abides by faculty responsibilities for university citizenship as outlined in University and SON policy
  • Consistently provides leadership for school of nursing and university governance.
  • Maintains certification in areas of specialty practice or CNE, as applicable.
  • Participates in professional continuing education or credit courses that expand theoretical base and/or clinical knowledge.


Travel Requirements

  • 10% Conferences, Graduation services, site visits for clinical


Required for All Jobs

  • Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Patient Facing Options

  • Position is Not Patient Facing


Remote Work Guidelines

  • Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
  • Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
  • Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
  • Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
  • Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.


Remote Work Capability

  • Hybrid


Scope

  • No Supervisory Responsibility

  • No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility


Physical Demands

  • Balancing: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Carrying: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours
  • Feeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Grasping (Fine Motor): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Grasping (Gross Hand): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Handling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 20 lbs
  • Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Pulling: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 20 lbs
  • Pushing: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 20 lbs
  • Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 20 lbs
  • Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 20 lbs
  • Repetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hours
  • Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Talking: Continuously greater than 5 hours
  • Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours


Working Conditions

  • Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.


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