60 Academic jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Academic Jobs in 2026

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There are many different types of careers in academia. In this industry, you can work as a teacher, instructor, or professor, a member of school administration, an academic research assistant or researcher, or in another department that supports the school, such as admissions, academic counseling, and fundraising. Your duties vary by your position. For example, as a professor, you teach undergraduate and graduate students, advise them, carry out original research, and engage in professional development. Administrators coordinate daily operations of a department, office, or entire school, and researchers provide support to laboratory tests and academic studies.

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Top Types Of Academic Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Academic positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Ucsd Faculty

    Salary range: $49,000 - $82,000

    Ucsd Faculty is a common job search query. Most salaries for Ucsd Faculty jobs pay between $49,000 (25th percentile) and $82,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ucsd Faculty job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Chief Academic Officer

    Salary range: $132,000 - $195,000

    Chief Academic Officer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Chief Academic Officer jobs pay between $132,000 (25th percentile) and $195,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Chief Academic Officer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Academic Director

    Salary range: $63,000 - $102,500

    Academic Director is a typical job search query Most salaries for Academic Director jobs pay between $63,000 (25th percentile) and $102,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Academic Director job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Weekend Lecturer

    Salary range: $52,000 - $73,500

    Weekend Lecturer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Weekend Lecturer jobs pay between $52,000 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Weekend Lecturer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • South Africa

    Salary range: $36,000 - $45,000

    South Africa is a common job search query. Most salaries for South Africa jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $45,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for South Africa job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Online Adjunct Professor

    Salary range: $139,000 - $145,500

    An online adjunct professor works for a college or university, teaching students about a particular subject, either through an online course or as part of an online program. As an online adjunct professor, you are a part-time instructor in your field. To supplement your income or to gain more experience, you may choose to work for multiple colleges or pursue a full-time career in your field. Your job duties include developing curriculum, preparing lesson plans, teaching students during online courses, evaluating student work, and posting grades. You may also assist with research in your chosen field, collaborating with full-time professors and research assistants.

  • No Experience Adjunct Professor

    Salary range: $139,000 - $145,500

    No Experience Adjunct Professor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for No Experience Adjunct Professor jobs pay between $139,000 (25th percentile) and $145,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for No Experience Adjunct Professor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Uiuc Campus

    Salary range: $32,000 - $44,500

    Uiuc Campus is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Uiuc Campus jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $44,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Uiuc Campus job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Adjunct Professor

    Salary range: $139,000 - $145,500

    An adjunct professor works for a college or university, teaching students about a particular subject. As an adjunct professor, you are a part-time instructor in your subject area. You may choose to work for multiple colleges or pursue a full-time career in your field to supplement your income or to gain more experience. Your job duties include developing curriculum, preparing lesson plans, teaching students in a classroom or online, evaluating student work, and posting grades. You may also assist with research in your chosen field, collaborating with full-time professors and research assistants. After working as an adjunct professor for several years, you may seek a full-time, tenure-track position.

  • Online Academic Assistant

    Salary range: $32,000 - $42,500

    Online Academic Assistant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Online Academic Assistant jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $42,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Online Academic Assistant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.