How to hire an associate professor computer science

How to hire an associate professor computer science, step by step

Here's a step-by-step associate professor computer science hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an associate professor computer science job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new associate professor computer science
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The associate professor computer science hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect associate professor computer science also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of associate professor computer science salaries for various roles:

   Type of Associate Professor Computer Science	Description	Hourly rate
   Associate Professor Computer Science	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$22-84
   Professor	A professor is a teaching professional who provides instructions to students on various academic and vocational subjects in colleges, universities, and vocational schools. Professors design curriculums for courses and ensure that they meet college and department students... Show more	$42-134
   Computer Science Internship	A computer science intern is responsible for supporting the technology team of an organization in designing computer systems, modifying networks, and resolving technical issues. Computer science interns observe the technical processes of tenured staff, shadow operations daily, and recommend strategies to improve efficiency and productivity according to business requirements and functions... Show more	$13-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Visualization
   • Mathematics
   • Artificial Intelligence
   • Python
   • Science Courses
   • Graduate Courses
   • Database Systems
   • SQL
   • Economics
   • Computer Architecture
   • Java
   • Object Oriented Programming
   • Undergraduate Courses
   • Web Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop course syllabus, laboratory structure, and manage grading system
   • Design handover prediction algorithms for heterogeneous wireless networks and develop a simulation tool to evaluate the performance of the algorithms.
   • Develop Perl program to calculate prediction accuracy of genetic markers used for cancer treatment research.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your associate professor computer science job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An associate professor computer science can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, associate professors computer science' average salary in hawaii is 53% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level associate professors computer science 73% less than senior-level associate professors computer science.
   • Certifications. An associate professor computer science with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an associate professor computer science's salary.

   Average associate professor computer science salary

   $90,983yearly

   $43.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level associate professor computer science salary

   $47,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average associate professor computer science salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$122,291	$59
   2	New Jersey	$100,451	$48
   3	Maryland	$98,225	$47
   4	North Dakota	$86,111	$41
   5	Wisconsin	$81,934	$39
   6	Virginia	$77,536	$37
   7	Georgia	$75,714	$36
   8	Florida	$74,164	$36
   9	Texas	$66,848	$32
   10	Nebraska	$64,458	$31
   11	Colorado	$61,588	$30
   12	Oklahoma	$58,282	$28

   Average associate professor computer science salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Cornell University	$104,594	$50.29	8
   2	Rutgers University	$104,302	$50.15	243
   3	Southern Wesleyan University	$100,600	$48.37
   4	The City University of New York	$95,361	$45.85	168
   5	Town of Bay Harbor	$94,242	$45.31
   6	New Jersey Institute of Technology	$91,758	$44.11	21
   7	Midwestern State University	$86,781	$41.72	21
   8	Stevens Institute of Technology	$83,647	$40.21	6
   9	Houston Baptist University	$83,522	$40.15	71
   10	North Dakota State University	$79,526	$38.23
   11	University of Notre Dame	$77,125	$37.08	6
   12	University of Richmond	$75,233	$36.17
   13	Syracuse University	$74,971	$36.04	22
   14	University of Wisconsin System	$74,616	$35.87	180
   15	Indiana University of Pennsylvania	$72,538	$34.87	1
   16	Maharishi International University	$70,456	$33.87
   17	University of Nebraska at Omaha	$69,954	$33.63	75
   18	University of Central Oklahoma	$69,436	$33.38	6
   19	University of Nebraska System	$64,906	$31.20
   20	Edgewood College	$64,279	$30.90	2

4. Writing an associate professor computer science job description

   A good associate professor computer science job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an associate professor computer science job description:

   Associate professor computer science job description example

   External Applicant Instructions
   Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields - you will need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.
   
   College of Science, Mathematics and Technology
   School of Computer Science and Technology
   
   Computer Science - to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. The School has a strong commitment to undergraduate research and offers ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Information Technology, along with a graduate master's degree. All programs feature small classes in a new building and a collaborative team of faculty with national distinction in undergraduate research mentoring.
   
   Qualifications: Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field; demonstrated scholarly capability; and an established and active independent research agenda in one of several core areas of interest, including, but not limited to: operating and distributed systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, computer science education, data science, systems programming and computational science is required. Candidates with industry and teaching experience are encouraged to apply. ABD candidates will be considered with degree completion by September 1, 2023.
   
   Positions are ten-month, full-time, tenure-track assignments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor effective for the Fall 2023 semester, unless otherwise indicated. Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day, evening, weekend and online courses. Evening hours are required for teaching graduate course assignments. Courses may be taught at the Union campus, Kean Ocean, Kean Skylands or other locations.
   
   All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and an on-going program of research and publication or creative and performance activity. Participation in curriculum development, student advisement and service at the departmental/school, college, university and community level is also required. Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is required, consistent with University guidelines.
   
   Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Official transcripts are required before appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.
   
   Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.
   
   Additional Information
   
   As a condition of employment, external candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for medical or religious reasons, you may submit a request for an exemption. All employees are expected to follow the University's current health and safety protocols for COVID-19 and any procedures/protocols created through additional correspondence.
   
   Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.
   
   In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.
   
   Diversity & Non-Discrimination Statement
   
   Kean University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Kean's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to not only thrive, but climb higher in a diverse world. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we work to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the diversity and equity of all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and beyond.
   
   EEO/AA Statement
   
   Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find associate professors computer science for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your associate professor computer science job on Zippia to find and recruit associate professor computer science candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit associate professors computer science, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new associate professor computer science

   Once you've decided on a perfect associate professor computer science candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new associate professor computer science. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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