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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for tenure track assistant 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 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tenure track assistant professor?

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 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 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.

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Infographic showing various Tenure Track Assistant Professor job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,399 per year, or $34.3 per hour.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Interior Architecture

Lawrence, KS • On-site

University of Kansas
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About the University of Kansas
Founded in 1865, KU is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral research university and one of only 34 public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The university enrolls more than 28,000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate programs which include education, public health, medicine, law, and a number of allied social science disciplines. Situated in the historic, diverse, and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence, Kansas, 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area, the University of Kansas' Department of Architecture has a 108-year history of educating Architects who have made significant contributions to the State, region, and world.
KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
Allocation of Effort:

Teaching (40% of total time)
Typical teaching expectation of faculty in the Architecture Department is two 6-credit studios and one 3-credit lecture/seminar course per academic year (a total of 15 credits per academic year). The candidate will also meet department expectations in terms of student advising, as needed.

Research (40% of total time)
Conduct scholarly research and/or creative professional work in interior architecture and/or architecture. Disseminate research results through peer-reviewed publications such as books, monographs and/or articles in academic journals; peer-reviewed presentations in conferences; exhibitions, and/or in other appropriate scholarly venues.

Service (20% of total time)
Serve the program, department, university, and profession, primarily through committees, boards, and related forms of professional and institutional service.

,The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas invites applications for a full- time tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Interior Architecture program housed within the Architecture Department. The position will begin in Fall 2027.
We seek candidates who demonstrate ability to teach a variety of interior architecture studios and lecture/seminar courses in areas of expertise including (but not limited to) interior material technology and sustainability; history of architecture, interior design and art history; and/or design research. The successful candidate must be familiar with CIDA accreditation process and professional standards, interested in teaching across the interior architecture curriculum, able to engage in innovative and cross-disciplinary teaching, actively participate in research and/or creative scholarship, and are willing to contribute to service commitments.
The mission of the Interior Architecture program is to educate future professionals,focusing oninnovative, equitable, holistic, and meaningfulinterior environments thatsupportthe human condition and improvethe ecological health of the planet through evidence-based design. The program seeks candidates who contribute to this mission through innovative teaching, strong scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engagement with the evolving profession.
This position is subject to acollective bargaining agreementbetween The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. UAKU is the exclusive representative. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by the effective date of the appointment.
About the Interior Architecture Program and Architecture Department
Launched in 2018, the Interior Architecture program offers a B.S. in Interior Architecture degree, accredited by both CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) and NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art & Design). The dynamic body of faculty of the Interior Architecture program reinforces the program goal of human-centric design through their teaching and research, enabling future professionals with a wholesome, well-rounded education. Since its inception, the interior architecture student enrollment has been growing steadily and graduates of B.S. in Interior Architecture have been gainfully employed across the U.S. Upon completion of the B.S. in Interior Architecture degree, graduates also have the opportunity to apply for the M.Arch degree program within the Architecture Department.
The Architecture Department faculty's core purpose is to prepare new practitioners in the design of the built environment. In addition to the B.S. in Interior Architecture and M.Arch degrees, the department also offers a BA in Architectural Studies program, an MA in Architecture program, and a Ph.D. program. It has urban design studios in Kansas City, as well as summer, semester, and yearlong study abroad programs in approximately fifteen international locations. Following the model set by our Health and Wellness Design Institute and the Design Department's Center for Design Research, the Architecture Department is in the process of establishing research centers around our recognized areas of expertise: Design-Build, Sports and Entertainment, Interior Architecture, Public Interest Design, Historic Preservation, and Smart Cities. We believe in providing students with diverse experiences and a comprehensive design education that will prepare them for a rapidly changing profession and culture.

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