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What is a professors assistant?

A Professor's Assistant, often called a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Research Assistant (RA), is someone who supports a professor in various academic tasks. Their responsibilities may include helping with grading, leading discussion sections, conducting research, or assisting with administrative duties. Professor's Assistants are usually graduate or advanced undergraduate students who gain experience while contributing to the academic environment. This role provides valuable teaching or research exposure and can be a stepping stone for future academic or professional careers.

What does a professors assistant do?

A Professor's Assistant often manages a blend of administrative responsibilities—such as scheduling, handling correspondence, and organizing materials—with academic tasks like grading assignments, preparing lecture content, or supporting research activities. Balancing these roles requires strong organizational skills and clear communication. It's common to coordinate closely with both the professor and students, so adaptability and prioritization are key. Many assistants find that setting regular check-ins with the professor and maintaining a detailed task list helps manage the workload efficiently.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a professors assistant?

To thrive as a Professor's Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, subject matter knowledge, and a relevant degree or coursework in the academic field. Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas or Blackboard), research databases, and office software is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks make someone stand out in this support role. These skills are important for efficiently supporting both the professor and students, ensuring smooth course delivery and academic success.

What is the difference between Professors Assistant vs Teaching Assistant?

AspectProfessors AssistantTeaching Assistant
Required CredentialsUsually advanced degrees (Master's or PhD)Typically enrolled students or undergraduate degrees
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, faculty offices, academic settingsClassrooms, labs, campus facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutionsUniversities, colleges, academic programs
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding academic support roles, research assistanceAssisting in teaching, classroom support

Professors Assistants typically hold advanced degrees and support research or academic projects, while Teaching Assistants are often students helping with classroom instruction. Both roles are integral to academic institutions but differ mainly in qualifications and responsibilities.

Do you need a PhD to become a professor's assistant?

A PhD is not typically required to become a professor's assistant; most positions require at least a bachelor's or master's degree in the relevant field. The role often involves supporting faculty with research, grading, or administrative tasks, and may require strong subject knowledge and organizational skills.

How do you become a professor's assistant?

To become a professor's assistant, candidates typically need to have strong academic performance in relevant subjects, demonstrate good communication and organizational skills, and may need to apply directly to the professor or department. Some positions require prior coursework or experience in research or teaching assistance. Availability during the academic term and a proactive approach can improve chances of securing the role.

What cities in California are hiring for Professors Assistant jobs?

Cities in California with the most Professors Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Professors Assistant job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Physician Scientists of Medicine: Assistant, Associate, full Professor

Stanford, CA • On-site

Stanford University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 11 - 50 employees

$388K - $409K/yr

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Job description

Physician Scientists of Medicine: Assistant, Associate, or full Professor

The Department of Medicine (DoM) at Stanford University School of Medicine (SoM) seeks innovative physician scientists to join the faculty as Assistant, Associate, or full Professor in the University Medical Line (UML) through this rolling Faculty Cluster Hire Search. Applicants must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree, and eligibility/certification in any of the American Board of Internal Medicine's subspecialties. We are speci?cally interested in collaborative physician-scientists with scholarly research programs focused on discovery science, population science, and/or translational science that can be applied within the clinical domains of an adult medicine subspecialty.

This rolling Faculty Cluster Hire Search aims to recruit an assorted group of experts dedicated to cultivating novel clinical therapies and improving patient outcomes, both within our organization and beyond. These distinguished individuals will become integral members of a dynamic scientific community, collaborating within the DoM, the SoM and Stanford University at large. Candidates will be appointed to their respective clinical divisions (https://medicine.stanford.edu/about/divisions.html) and expected to contribute to the department's research, educational, and clinical enterprise.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to ful?ll. Faculty rank will be determined by quali?cations and experience of the successful candidates.

Successful candidates should have clinical expertise in their respective adult medicine subspecialty, as appropriate for rank; exhibiting the ability to balance a thriving clinical practice with a robust scientific program. Successful candidates will possess a substantial scholarly record of achievement in relevant rigorous research, as appropriate for rank.

Clinical research domains span across medical specialties, including but not limited to cardiovascular medicine, critical care and pulmonary medicine, endocrinology, rheumatology and immunology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology/hepatology, nephrology, hematology, oncology, and blood & marrow transplantation and cellular therapy. Examples of focus areas in population health research include pharmacoepidemiology, genetic epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, and health policy, and the legal, regulatory, ethical, and economic considerations that underlie the responsible implementation of clinical decision support tools. Research in all of these areas will bene?t from broad interactions and collaborations throughout the SoM, across Stanford University, and within the large and growing health systems of Stanford Medicine.

The university's central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a detailed letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and names of three references to Stanford Physician Scientists of Medicine (https://facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/494923/physician-scientists-of-medicine-assistant-associate-full-professor) . References will not be contacted without the applicant's consent. For questions, please contact Melanie Gutierrez at melanieg@stanford.edu .

This role is open to candidates from multiple disciplines/specialties. The pay offered to the selected candidates will be based on their field or discipline. The expected base pay range for likely disciplines are listed below. Interested candidates whose discipline is not listed below may contact the hiring department for the salary range specific to their discipline/specialty.

Base pay range for Rheumatology candidates:

Assistant Professor: $269,000-$280,000

Associate Professor: $288,000-$301,000

Professor: $310,000-$322,000

Base pay range for General Internal Medicine candidates :

Assistant Professor: $282,000-$296,000

Associate Professor: $304,000-$317,00

Professor: $327,000-$336,000

Base pay range for Medical Oncology candidates :

Assistant Professor: $282,000-$296,000

Associate Professor: $309,000-$370,000

Professor: $388,000-$409,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine's faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) , including housing assistance (https://fsh.stanford.edu/) , please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu .


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