ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsTenure Track Professor JobsTenure Track Assistant Professor Jobs

Tenure Track Assistant Professor information

See salary details

$42.5K

$80.1K

$135K

How much do tenure track assistant professor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for tenure track 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 the difference between Tenure Track Assistant Professor vs Postdoctoral Researcher?

AspectTenure Track Assistant ProfessorPostdoctoral Researcher
Required credentialsDoctoral degree, research experience, teaching skillsDoctoral degree, specialized research experience
Work environmentAcademic institution, teaching and research dutiesResearch-focused, often in labs or research centers
Employer and industry usageUniversities, colleges, academic research institutionsUniversities, research institutes, labs

The main difference is that a Tenure Track Assistant Professor is a faculty member on a path to tenure, combining teaching and research responsibilities, while a Postdoctoral Researcher focuses solely on research to build expertise before pursuing faculty roles. The assistant professor role offers a long-term academic career trajectory, whereas the postdoc is a temporary research position.

What are some common challenges new Tenure Track Assistant Professors face in balancing research, teaching, and service responsibilities?

New Tenure Track Assistant Professors often find it challenging to effectively balance their research, teaching, and service commitments. Early career faculty are expected to establish a productive research agenda, publish regularly, and seek grant funding, while also developing and delivering high-quality courses. Additionally, service obligations—such as committee work and student advising—can quickly accumulate. Successfully managing these demands often requires strong time management skills, clear prioritization, and seeking mentorship from experienced colleagues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tenure Track Assistant Professor, and why are they important?

To excel as a Tenure Track Assistant Professor, candidates need a doctoral degree in their field, a strong research portfolio, and teaching experience at the university level. Familiarity with academic publishing, learning management systems (LMS), and grant application processes is typically required. Excellent communication, mentorship abilities, and adaptability distinguish those who succeed in this role. These skills and qualifications are vital for balancing research, teaching, and service responsibilities while contributing meaningfully to academic advancement and student development.

What is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor?

A Tenure Track Assistant Professor is an entry-level faculty position at a college or university that is on a path toward tenure—a permanent academic appointment. Individuals in this role are expected to excel in teaching, research, and service to the institution. Over a probationary period, typically six years, their performance is rigorously evaluated. If successful, they may be promoted and granted tenure, which provides job security and academic freedom. Failure to meet the institution's standards can result in non-renewal of the contract. This position is highly competitive and requires a doctoral degree.
More about Tenure Track Assistant Professor jobs
What cities are hiring for Tenure Track Assistant Professor jobs? Cities with the most Tenure Track Assistant Professor job openings:
What states have the most Tenure Track Assistant Professor jobs? States with the most job openings for Tenure Track Assistant Professor jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Tenure Track Assistant Professor jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Tenure Track Assistant Professor jobs are:
Tenure Track Assistant Professor jobs near you
Infographic showing various Tenure Track Assistant Professor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% 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.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Other

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

George Mason University rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

103rd of 560 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
  • 10004205
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Instructional Faculty
  • Opening on: Jun 25 2026
Add to favorites View favorites

Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science

Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Department of Criminology, Law and Society is a top-ranked, award-winning, multidisciplinary unit that offers degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. We are ranked #10 in doctoral programs in criminology by US News and World Report (#1 in Virginia) and serve around 1,300 undergraduate majors. Our graduate programs balance theory, empirical research, and policy applications. Our undergraduate program has concentrations in law and society, criminal justice, and homeland security. The department embraces a wide range of methodological approaches and scholarship that contribute to a fairer, more socially just, and effective criminal legal system. More information on the department, its award-winning faculty, and its research centers and labs is available at https://cls.gmu.edu/.

About the Position:

The Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position strengthens the Department of Criminology, Law and Society's capacity and visibility in the growing area of cybercrime and artificial intelligence, while supporting the department's teaching, research, and enrollment goals. It will strengthen the department's core instructional and research capacity, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance the strategic priorities of the department, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and George Mason University.

Responsibilities:

  • Research: Maintain an active research agenda and publication record at a rate appropriate for eventual tenure and promotion at an R1 university.
  • Teaching: Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels (2-2 teaching load is standard); and mentor and supervise graduate student research.
  • Service: Provide service to the department, college, and university by participation in committees.

Required Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant field (or if ABD, PhD to be awarded by mid-August 2027).
  • Successful candidates must show commitment to scholarly research and publishing in peer-reviewed outlets at the quality and pace expected of an R1 doctoral-level program within our discipline.
  • Candidates must be committed to teaching in a multidisciplinary environment and working with a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree in a related field.
  • Active research agenda in any area(s) of criminology, criminal justice, and law and society. However, strong preference will be given to those with a research agenda related to cybercrime and cybervictimization, such as online interpersonal violence, online extremism/terrorism, economic cybercrime (e.g., online fraud, identity theft), cyber-enabled organized crime (e.g., illicit online marketplaces, cryptocurrency-related crime), cyber-policing, and online deviance and delinquent subcultures (e.g., incel forums, hacker/trolling communities).
  • Have the knowledge and skills to develop a robust record of scholarly research and developing record of demonstrated expertise in teaching.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide 1) a cover letter that details the candidate's research and teaching experience, 2) CV, and 3) up to two representative research articles or manuscripts. In addition, three letters of reference may be requested later in the search process. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Cynthia Lum (clum@gmu.edu).

Posting Open Date: June 25, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 1, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

What George Mason University employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply