Clinical Professor Jobs

Clinical Professor jobs are open across academic medical centers, research universities, and health system-affiliated schools, at every level from early-career faculty to senior clinical educators, with specializations in nursing, medicine, and allied health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

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 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 professor jobs.

  • Terminal degree such as MD, DNP, PhD, or equivalent in the relevant clinical field
  • Active, unrestricted licensure or board certification appropriate to the clinical specialty
  • Minimum of three years of direct clinical practice experience in a healthcare setting
  • Prior experience supervising or precepting students, residents, or clinical trainees
  • Evidence of scholarly activity including publications, presentations, or funded research
  • Strong communication skills for didactic instruction, case-based teaching, and feedback delivery

Tips for Your Clinical Professor Job Search

Tailor your CV to faculty standards

Academic clinical faculty CVs differ sharply from industry resumes. List every clinical appointment, teaching role, and committee service in full. Hiring committees expect a comprehensive record, so omitting short-term roles or guest lectures works against you.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Target departments by specialty alignment

Filter openings by clinical specialty, not just job title. A School of Nursing and a Department of Internal Medicine post the same title but expect completely different credentials and teaching portfolios, so matching your specialty saves wasted applications.

Document your clinical teaching hours concretely

Search committees want proof of supervised clinical instruction, not vague mentions of mentorship. Quantify the number of learners supervised per year, the clinical settings involved, and any formal preceptor or clerkship director roles you held.

Prepare a teaching philosophy for the interview

Most clinical professor interviews include a request for a brief teaching demonstration or a written philosophy statement. Draft yours around evidence-based pedagogy and your approach to clinical reasoning, not generic statements about caring for learners.

Negotiate startup support, not just base pay

When you receive an offer, ask about protected time for scholarly activity, funding for continuing education, and clinical scheduling flexibility. These terms matter as much as compensation and are often negotiable before you sign.

Clinical Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most clinical professors?

The companies hiring the most clinical professors right now include University of Miami, University of Southern California, and UC San Diego, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and health system-affiliated universities consistently post the highest volume of openings.

How many clinical professor jobs are remote?

About 18% of clinical professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in didactic coursework, curriculum development, and simulation-based instruction rather than hands-on clinical supervision, which typically requires an in-person presence.

How do you become a clinical professor?

Becoming a clinical professor requires a terminal degree in your field, an active clinical license or board certification, and several years of direct patient care experience. From there, build a record of supervising learners in clinical settings, contribute to scholarly work, and apply to entry-level faculty positions at academic medical centers or schools of health professions that align with your specialty.

How do you get hired as a clinical professor with limited experience?

Start by seeking adjunct or part-time clinical faculty appointments, which many programs offer to practicing clinicians with strong patient care backgrounds but no formal faculty history. Volunteer as a preceptor, present at clinical conferences, and document every teaching interaction you have. Schools hiring for entry-level clinical faculty roles often prioritize demonstrated commitment to education over a lengthy publication record.

What does the clinical professor interview process look like?

The clinical professor interview typically involves an initial screening call with a department chair or search committee, followed by a full campus interview that includes a teaching demonstration, meetings with faculty and students, a tour of clinical facilities, and a formal presentation of your scholarly or clinical work. Final candidates usually meet with a dean or academic officer before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to clinical professor jobs?

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

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