Associate Professor Jobs

Associate Professor jobs are open across universities, colleges, and research institutions, from early-career to tenured-track, with specializations in STEM, humanities, and professional disciplines such as business, law, and medicine. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles1,523+
Top stateTexas
Top employerUniversity Of Washington
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type71% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Psychopharmacology (1996)
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Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Psychopharmacology (1996)
Idaho State University
Meridian, Idaho
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$125k - $132k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Assistant or Associate Professor - Environmental Chemistry and Contaminant Hydrology
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Assistant or Associate Professor - Environmental Chemistry and Contaminant Hydrology
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
10,000+

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Medical Director, Structural Heart Disease (Associate Professor or Professor)
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Medical Director, Structural Heart Disease (Associate Professor or Professor)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
5,001-10,000

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Director & Associate Professor-Tenure Track
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Director & Associate Professor-Tenure Track
Westfield State University
Westfield, Massachusetts
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
$105k - $120k/yr
501-1,000

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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Engineering and Engineering Technology
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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Engineering and Engineering Technology
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
Doctoral degree
11-50

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Associate Professor Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • University Of Washington85
  • UC San Diego64
  • University of Houston49
  • Texas A&M University41
  • Louisiana State University40

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education218
  • Science & Research24
  • Healthcare & Medical Services8
  • Technology & Software2
  • Investment & Asset Management2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in associate professor jobs.

  • Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in the relevant academic discipline
  • Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals or conferences
  • Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in the discipline
  • Active or completed externally funded research grants
  • Strong letters of recommendation from established scholars in the field
  • Evidence of service contributions such as committee work or professional association involvement

Tips for Your Associate Professor Job Search

Tailor your CV for each institution

Research-focused universities weight publications and grants heavily, while teaching-focused colleges prioritize course development and mentorship. Reorder your CV sections to reflect what each institution values most before you apply to that specific opening.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists associate professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Craft a teaching statement that shows evidence

Generic statements about being passionate about teaching rarely advance candidates past initial review. Ground your teaching philosophy in specific classroom outcomes, syllabi you designed, or student feedback that demonstrates measurable impact in your field.

Target your job talk to the department's strengths

Read recent publications from faculty in the hiring department before your job talk. Frame your research so it complements their existing projects, shows potential for collaboration, and fills a genuine gap in their current areas of expertise.

Request feedback after a rejection before reapplying

Many search committees will share brief feedback if you ask professionally within two weeks of a rejection. That candid input helps you sharpen your research statement, clarify your fit narrative, or identify credential gaps before the next cycle.

Negotiate startup funds and course release, not just salary

Lab equipment, travel budgets, and reduced teaching loads in your first year can matter as much as base pay for research productivity. Know your priorities and raise these in the offer stage before accepting any initial terms.

Associate Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most associate professors?

The companies hiring the most associate professors right now include University Of Washington, UC San Diego, and University of Houston, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across public research universities, private liberal arts colleges, and professional schools.

How many associate professor jobs are remote?

About 29% of associate professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share is significantly higher in fields such as online education, instructional design, and certain professional programs. Lab-based science and clinical disciplines almost always require on-campus or on-site presence.

How do you become an associate professor?

You typically earn a doctoral degree in your discipline, build a publication record through postdoctoral research or visiting faculty positions, and apply through national faculty search cycles. Most candidates secure an assistant professor role first, then advance to associate rank after a tenure review that evaluates research, teaching, and service contributions over several years.

How do you get hired as an associate professor with little or no prior faculty experience?

Candidates without prior faculty appointments strengthen their profile by publishing in peer-reviewed venues during their doctoral or postdoctoral work, teaching as a part-time instructor or visiting lecturer, and presenting at discipline-specific conferences. Applying to teaching-focused institutions and postdoctoral fellowship programs can provide a credible entry point into the full-time faculty pipeline.

What does the associate professor interview process look like?

Most searches begin with a screening call or virtual interview with the search committee, followed by an in-person campus visit for finalists. The campus visit typically includes a job talk presenting original research, one or more teaching demonstrations, meetings with faculty and graduate students, and conversations with the dean or department chair before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to associate professor jobs?

You can find and apply to associate professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and research institutions across the United States. Search for roles that match your discipline and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and career goals.

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