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Assistant Professor - ABA

Klamath Falls, OR · On-site

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How much do tenure track professor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for tenure track professor in Oregon is $84,643.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,400.00 and $96,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tenure track professor?

Tenure Track Professors are faculty members at colleges or universities who are on a path that can lead to tenure, a permanent academic appointment. This position typically involves a combination of teaching, research, and service to the institution. Professors on the tenure track are evaluated over several years based on their performance in these areas, with the goal of earning tenure, which provides job security and academic freedom. The process is competitive and rigorous, and not all tenure track professors are granted tenure.

What are some of the key challenges new tenure track professors typically face during their first few years?

New tenure track professors often juggle multiple responsibilities, including teaching, conducting research, publishing, and serving on committees. Balancing these demands while building a strong research portfolio and establishing effective teaching practices can be challenging. Additionally, developing professional relationships within the department and securing funding for research projects are common hurdles. Many institutions provide mentorship programs and resources to support new faculty as they navigate these early years.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tenure track professor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tenure Track Professor, you need a doctoral degree in your field, a strong record of research and publications, and teaching experience. Familiarity with academic databases, learning management systems, and grant-writing platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, mentorship, and time management skills set outstanding professors apart. These competencies are vital to succeed in publishing research, securing funding, engaging students, and achieving tenure.

What is the difference between Tenure Track Professor vs Assistant Professor?

AspectTenure Track ProfessorAssistant Professor
Required CredentialsDoctorate in relevant field, research experienceDoctorate, postdoctoral experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, research labsAcademic institutions, research labs
Employment StatusOn the path to tenure, potential for permanent positionEntry-level faculty position, potential for promotion
Career StageMid to senior academic career, aiming for tenureEarly career, building research and teaching portfolio

In summary, a Tenure Track Professor is a faculty member on the pathway to earning tenure, with a focus on research, teaching, and service. An Assistant Professor is an early-career academic role, often the first step in the tenure track, emphasizing research development and teaching experience.

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Infographic showing various Tenure Track Professor job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,643 per year, or $40.7 per hour.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Reed College

The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

Portland, OR • On-site

$70 - $100/hr

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Posted 16 days ago

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Reed College
Position in Psychology Department

The Reed College Psychology Department seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY to begin August 2027. We welcome applications from candidates who study the psychological science of health and well-being, including but not limited to biological bases of behavior (e.g., psychophysiology), affective science, stress and resilience, and health disparities. The selected individual will teach four courses per year, two each semester. These courses will include a team-taught introductory psychology course with lab, health psychology with lab, and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The individual will also join our statistics teaching rotation, supervise multiple year-long senior thesis projects in psychology and neuroscience, and serve as an academic advisor.

Reed College is a highly selective liberal arts institution with a distinguished record of educational accomplishment and a strong commitment to scholarship (http://web.reed.edu). It is also a community that values cultural diversity and inclusive educational practices as essential to the excellence of our academic program. In your application material, we invite you to describe how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service reflect these values. Reed is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy and experience, and contact information for three individuals from whom letters of recommendation may be requested through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/190449 by October 1, 2026.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to faculty.search@reed.edu.

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