Clinical Associate Professor Jobs

Clinical Associate Professor jobs are open across universities, medical schools, and health systems, from entry-level clinical faculty to senior academic appointments, with specializations in nursing, medicine, and allied health sciences. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Open roles1,042+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerUniversity of Miami
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type82% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Assistant Professor of Clinical - Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
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Assistant Professor of Clinical - Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
University of Miami
Plantation, Florida
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
10,000+

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Assistant Professor of Clinical - Surgery, General
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Assistant Professor of Clinical - Surgery, General
University of Miami
Miami, Florida
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
On-Site
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
5,001-10,000

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Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
On-Site
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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Clinical Professor (all ranks), Graduate Nursing, Starting Spring 2027/Fall 2027
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Clinical Professor (all ranks), Graduate Nursing, Starting Spring 2027/Fall 2027
Baylor University
Dallas, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$80k - $120k/yr
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000

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Clinical Associate Professor Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • University of Miami75
  • University of Southern California66
  • UC San Diego56
  • University Of Washington44
  • Indiana University36

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education244
  • Healthcare & Medical Services22
  • Science & Research14
  • Government & Public Sector1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical associate professor jobs.

  • Terminal degree such as MD, DNP, PhD, or equivalent in the relevant clinical field
  • Active or eligible clinical licensure or board certification in the practice area
  • Minimum of three to five years of direct patient care or clinical practice experience
  • Demonstrated record of undergraduate or graduate-level teaching and curriculum development
  • Experience supervising clinical rotations, practica, or residency placements
  • Commitment to scholarly activity, including publications, grants, or evidence-based practice projects

Tips for Your Clinical Associate Professor Job Search

Tailor your CV to academic expectations

Academic hiring committees want a CV, not a resume. List every publication, clinical appointment, teaching role, and committee service in full. Omitting your teaching philosophy statement or scholarly output will hurt you even at institutions that emphasize clinical work over research.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Distinguish your clinical and teaching portfolios

Many applicants blend clinical hours and classroom time into one vague summary. Break them out separately: active patient care load, clinical supervision hours, and course syllabi you have authored show search committees exactly where your time goes and what you can offer students.

Target postings by appointment type carefully

Clinical associate professor lines split between tenure-track and non-tenure-track appointments with very different expectations. Read postings for language like 'clinical series' or 'educator track' so you apply to roles that actually match your research output and long-term career goals.

Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews

Most search committees require a 20-minute teaching demonstration as part of on-campus interviews. Choose a topic from your core teaching area, design it for graduate or professional students, and practice fielding follow-up questions from faculty who will probe your pedagogical reasoning out loud.

Negotiate startup support, not just salary

When you receive an offer, ask about protected time for scholarly work, research or simulation lab access, graduate assistant allocations, and professional development funds. These resources shape what you can accomplish and are often more negotiable than you expect.

Clinical Associate Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most clinical associate professors?

University of Miami, University of Southern California, and UC San Diego are hiring the most clinical associate professors right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and health sciences universities account for the largest share of active postings.

How many clinical associate professor jobs are remote?

About 18% of clinical associate professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical faculty roles. Online and distance-education programs in nursing and health informatics tend to offer the highest proportion of remote teaching assignments.

How do you become a clinical associate professor?

Start by completing a terminal degree in your clinical field, such as an MD, DNP, or PhD. Obtain and maintain an active clinical license or board certification, then build a record of direct patient care experience. Pursue adjunct or assistant-level teaching appointments to develop your classroom portfolio, document your supervision work with students or residents, and engage in scholarly activity such as publications or quality-improvement projects before applying for associate-level lines.

Can you get hired as a clinical associate professor with limited academic experience?

Yes, strong clinical credentials can offset a thin academic record when applying to practice-focused institutions. Health professions schools and community-based nursing programs regularly hire clinicians who have supervised students in practice settings even without a formal faculty appointment. Frame preceptorship, guest lectures, and continuing education instruction as teaching experience, and pair that with an explicit plan for scholarly development to address the gap directly in your cover letter.

What does the clinical associate professor interview process look like?

Most searches begin with a phone or video screening conducted by the department chair or a faculty committee. Finalists are invited for a full-day on-campus visit that typically includes a teaching demonstration, a research or scholarly presentation, one-on-one meetings with faculty and department leadership, and a meeting with current students or clinical staff. The committee usually deliberates for two to four weeks before extending an offer to the top candidate.

Where can I find and apply to clinical associate professor jobs?

You can find and apply to clinical associate professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from universities, health systems, and medical schools across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your clinical specialty and academic background, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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