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Associate professor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in associate professor job postings.
Sample associate professor requirements
  • Doctoral degree in relevant field.
  • Significant teaching experience.
  • Publications in scholarly journals.
  • Demonstrated research activity.
  • Supervisory experience.
Sample required associate professor soft skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively.
  • Passion for mentoring students.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.

Associate Professor job description example 1

Stanford University associate professor job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University seeks highly qualified candidates for faculty positions in the University Tenure Line or the Non-tenure Line (Research) at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor.

The predominant criterion for appointment in the **University Tenure Line** is a major commitment to research and teaching.

The major criterion for appointment for faculty in the **Non-tenure Line (Research)** is evidence of high-level performance as a researcher for whose special knowledge a programmatic need exists.
The candidate should hold a PhD, MD-PhD, or equivalent degree including OD, in a related field.

Faculty rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We seek outstanding applicants with demonstrated research distinction. The strongest candidates will be scientists or clinician-scientists who demonstrate a track record of, or commitment to, a career incorporating scholarly activity, either laboratory-based or human subjects research. Evidence of success or potential for success with external peer review and funding is strongly desired. Candidates' program and goals should emphasize ocular- or vision-related research, broadly defined.

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 15, 2022 and accepted until position is filled.

Interested candidates should apply on this website and include the following supplemental materials:

+ a copy of their curriculum vitae

+ a brief candidate's statement outlining their interests

+ the names of three references

The Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.

_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions._
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Associate Professor job description example 2

Johns Hopkins University associate professor job description

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School invites applications for full-time, tenure track faculty positions at the assistant or associate levels in Marketing. A research orientation of quantitative approaches is desirable. The appointment will begin Fall 2023. This position is open at both our Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC campuses. We welcome applications from candidates motivated by the unique opportunity to participate in building a world-class business school at a premier private university.
Qualified candidates for a tenure track faculty position must have the following:

+ A PhD degree in marketing or a related field conferred by employment start date.

+ Demonstrated a strong commitment to academic research and excellence in teaching.

Evidence of successful teaching in a business school environment is desirable but not required.

Applications MUST be submitted using Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/111139) and include:

+ Cover letter addressed to Prof. Andrew Ching, Recruiting Committee Chair

+ Curriculum vitae

+ Three (3) confidential letters of reference

+ Job market paper

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School conducts a pre-employment background check and degree verification on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Applications by August 16, 2022 will be reviewed by the Search Committee for the first round of virtual interviews in late August or early September. The search will continue until the position is filled. Depending on the level of academic and/or professional experience of the successful candidate, the appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School conducts a pre-employment background check and degree verification on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

The search committee is dedicated to hiring candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service will contribute to the excellence and diversity of the Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University, our students, and the broader academic community. The leadership, faculty, and the staff of the Carey Business School are committed to enhancing our school culture through an environment that welcomes and respects everyone.

Job Type: Full Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.
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Associate Professor job description example 3

Labouré College associate professor job description

Reporting to the Chair of Nursing, faculty responsibilities include instructional preparation and teaching of nursing courses offered at the Associate Degree level in the classroom, clinical, and laboratory/simulation settings, student advising, curriculum development and evaluation, and assessment of student learning outcomes as assigned in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the college. The Faculty member is responsible for teaching 27 credits per year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Teaches 27 credits throughout the academic year
  • Designs and delivers course content and evaluates student learning outcomes in the classroom and simulation/clinical setting on an ongoing basis
  • Delivers course material in a learning-centered environment conducive to engaging students in the learning process;
  • Develops instructional material consistent with course objectives
  • Utilizes a variety of active teaching/learning strategies to promote students’ critical thinking
  • Participates in ongoing professional development
  • Maintains expertise and currency in the area of teaching responsibility
  • Participates in the governance of the College and the Division, as appropriate, for the accomplishment of the goals of the College and Division of Nursing
  • Engages in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies which are consistent with the policies of the College, or with differences that are justified by the goals of the Division
  • Actively engages in the development and implementation of a written plan for the systematic evaluation of all components of the program that includes the evaluation of program outcomes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • An earned doctorate in nursing/education or current enrollment with progress towards a doctoral degree from an appropriately accredited institution is preferred
  • A minimum of an earned Master’s degree in nursing is required if no doctorate in nursing
  • Minimum of five years full-time nursing experience or its equivalent within the last eight years
  • Two years full time teaching experience in a registered nursing program preferred, with expertise sufficient to teach theoretical and clinical in the course specialty area
  • A current unrestricted RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts nursing license is required
  • Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
  • Certified Nurse Educator is highly desirable.

A requirement of this position is that the employee must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or qualify for an accommodation from the College's vaccination policy.

Laboure College is a non-profit institution with a Catholic-guided mission. The College honors and welcomes all faith traditions. Minority, veteran and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Laboure College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and other categories as protected by Massachusetts law. Laboure College expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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