Entry Level Professor Jobs

New grad professor jobs draw recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience into academia, where a strong teaching portfolio or graduate assistantship can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with employers like University of Kentucky, University of Florida, and University of Minnesota hiring at this level now.

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Open roles2,141+
Top stateTexas
Top employerUniversity of Kentucky
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type96% On-site
Top industryEducation

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University Of Washington
Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Practice Family Medicine Sports Medicine
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University Of Washington
New 2h ago
Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Practice Family Medicine Sports Medicine
University Of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$18k - $24k/mo
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Rutgers University
Lecturer
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Rutgers University
New 3h ago
Lecturer
Rutgers University
Newark, New Jersey
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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University of Minnesota
Instructor and/or Assistant Professor of Art & Design Foundations
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University of Minnesota
New 7h ago
Instructor and/or Assistant Professor of Art & Design Foundations
University of Minnesota
Duluth, Minnesota
Teaching & Instruction
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Colorado State University
Assistant Professor in Systems Engineering
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Colorado State University
New 11h ago
Assistant Professor in Systems Engineering
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
$100k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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University of Tennessee
Assistant Professor-Periodontology
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University of Tennessee
New 12h ago
Assistant Professor-Periodontology
University of Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Teaching & Instruction
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Entry Level Professor Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • University of Kentucky
    University of Kentucky118
  • University of Florida
    University of Florida81
  • University of Minnesota
    University of Minnesota60
  • Oakland University
    Oakland University58
  • Rutgers University
    Rutgers University51

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education2,036
  • Healthcare & Medical Services315
  • Science & Research122
  • Government & Public Sector36
  • Non-Profit & Social Services28

Entry Level Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level professor job?

Entry level professor roles typically look for candidates with a master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field, along with teaching experience from graduate assistantships, adjunct positions, or tutoring. A strong teaching statement and sample syllabi can set you apart at this stage. Applying to community colleges, visiting instructor positions, and lecturer roles gives new graduates the most realistic entry points into the profession.

Which companies hire entry level professors?

Companies hiring entry level professors right now include University of Kentucky, University of Florida, and University of Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of community colleges, four-year universities, vocational schools, and corporate training programs that bring in early-career instructors to teach foundational coursework.

Are there remote entry level professor jobs?

Yes, though most professor roles remain on-site or hybrid. About 4% of entry level professor openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated in online degree programs, continuing education, and workforce development courses where institutions have built fully virtual curricula.

Are these new grad professor jobs?

Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little to no professional teaching experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically invites candidates with zero to two years of experience, values graduate teaching assistantships or practicum work, and accepts a teaching portfolio or sample lesson plan in place of an extensive employment history.

Which industries hire the most entry level professors?

Entry level professor roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large instructional workforces, frequently open adjunct and visiting faculty positions, and actively recruit candidates who are early in their academic or professional careers.