ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Professor Assistant Professor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsEducation JobsHigher Education JobsProfessor Assistant Professor Jobs

Professor Assistant Professor information

See salary details

$42.5K

$80.1K

$135K

How much do professor assistant professor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for professor assistant professor in the United States is $80,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a professor or assistant professor?

A Professor is a senior academic faculty member at a college or university, responsible for teaching, conducting research, and contributing to their academic field. An Assistant Professor is an entry-level, tenure-track faculty position, focusing on teaching, research, and service as they work toward promotion and tenure. Both roles involve mentoring students, publishing scholarly work, and participating in departmental and institutional activities. The main difference lies in the level of experience and responsibilities, with Professors typically having more experience and often holding leadership roles within their department.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a professor or assistant professor?

To thrive as a Professor or Assistant Professor, you generally need an advanced degree (often a Ph.D.), subject matter expertise, a strong research background, and teaching experience. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) like Canvas or Blackboard, research databases, and academic publishing platforms is typically required. Excellent communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help foster effective learning and collaboration with students and colleagues. These competencies are vital for delivering high-quality education, advancing research, and contributing to the academic community.

What are common challenges faced by professors and assistant professors when balancing teaching and research?

Professor and Assistant Professor positions often require balancing significant teaching loads with ongoing research activities. Managing time effectively between preparing lectures, grading, advising students, and pursuing research projects can be challenging, especially during peak academic periods. Many faculty members find it helpful to set clear priorities and carve out dedicated research hours each week. Collaboration with colleagues and seeking mentorship from senior faculty can also provide valuable strategies for efficiently managing these diverse responsibilities.

What is the difference between Professor Assistant Professor vs Lecturer?

AspectProfessorAssistant ProfessorLecturer
Required CredentialsDoctorate, extensive research, publicationsDoctorate or equivalent, some research experienceMaster's or Doctorate, teaching experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch, teaching, administrative duties at universitiesTeaching and research at academic institutionsPrimarily teaching, sometimes research at colleges or universities
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, research universitiesUniversities, colleges, academic research centersColleges, universities, vocational institutions

While Professors and Assistant Professors are involved in research and hold senior academic roles, Lecturers primarily focus on teaching responsibilities. Assistant Professors are often on a tenure track, whereas Lecturers may have fixed-term contracts. The roles differ in responsibilities, experience requirements, and career progression within academic institutions.

What cities are hiring for Professor Assistant Professor jobs?

Cities with the most Professor Assistant Professor job openings:

What states have the most Professor Assistant Professor jobs?

States with the most job openings for Professor Assistant Professor jobs include:

Professor Assistant Professor jobs near you
Infographic showing various Professor Assistant Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,057 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Assistant Professor

Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.

Current Employees and Students:

If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

  • Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to five (5) documents in the Application Documents section. If necessary, please consider combining documents into one file.

  • If you require any assistance with including the necessary documents in the application process, please reach out to HRConnection@osu.edu.

  • Resume parsing is not effective on documents which exceed one (1) page. As a result, it is not recommended to select Autofill with Resume when applying if using a resume or CV which exceeds one (1) page.

  • Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.

Job Title:Assistant ProfessorDepartment:Arts and Sciences | Economics

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member's tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

Job Description Details: Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member's tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

Position Overview

The Department of Economics at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in experimental economics. The candidate hired will be expected to establish and maintain an active research program and support a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of a diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education and Experience Requirements Required: Candidates must have completed a PhD in Economics or a related field before employment begins in August 2024, and have a research, teaching, and service record commensurate with rank. Desired: Candidates should demonstrate attentiveness to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU's shared values (see below).

How to Apply

A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching statements, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Bruce Weinberg at weinberg.27@osu.edu

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

  • Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
  • Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
  • Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
  • Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

You will be sent an email with instructions to provide names and contact information for three reference letters following submission of your application materials.

Responsibilities:

100% Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics; Performs teaching research and service.

Certifications:

Education: Doctoral/Professional - Economics

Additional Information:Location:Arps Hall (0011)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:

The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate's employer's policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate's appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Apply