How to hire an associate professor of art

How to hire an associate professor of art, step by step

Here's a step-by-step associate professor of art 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 of art job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new associate professor of art
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The associate professor of art 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an associate professor of art to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an associate professor of art that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of associate professors of art.

   Type of Associate Professor Of Art	Description	Hourly rate
   Associate Professor Of Art	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.	$16-47
   Art Coordinator	An Art Coordinator oversees art programs to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Their duties include setting objectives and guidelines, conceptualizing plans, liaising with internal and external parties, delegating tasks among staff, and arranging various activities... Show more	$16-35
   Art Instructor	An art instructor is responsible for providing instructions on art activities, as well as preparing lectures about the art industry. Art instructors share techniques and keep a sufficient amount of art materials for practical use... Show more	$10-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Art Education
   • Graphic Design
   • Art History
   • Sculpture
   • Undergraduate Courses
   • Courses Taught
   • Digital Photography
   • Literature
   • Professional Development

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and manage syllabus materials and coordinate curriculum with department chairs.
   • Develop microprocessor, computer architecture and embed lecture/lab courses that cover 6800/68332/Hc11, Intel and PIC microprocessors and microcontrollers.
   • Employ assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.instruct through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in culinary arts and cooking procedures.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the associate professor of art job description is a good way to get more applicants. An associate professor of art salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an associate professor of art in Tennessee may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level associate professor of art. Additionally, an associate professor of art with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average associate professor of art salary

   $58,604yearly

   $28.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level associate professor of art salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

   Average associate professor of art salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$93,704	$45
   2	Massachusetts	$89,472	$43
   3	Texas	$53,543	$26

   Average associate professor of art salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	New York University	$174,896	$84.08	15
   2	Columbia University in the City of New York	$142,858	$68.68	41
   3	Pace University	$113,625	$54.63	10
   4	Empowered For Excellence	$89,681	$43.12
   5	Graduate School USA	$84,871	$40.80
   6	Hampshire College	$72,521	$34.87
   7	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	$67,556	$32.48	217
   8	University of Richmond	$57,352	$27.57
   9	Montana	$52,523	$25.25
   10	George Fox University	$44,703	$21.49	22
   11	Claflin University	$39,758	$19.11	13

4. Writing an associate professor of art job description

   An associate professor of art job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an associate professor of art job description:

   Associate professor of art job description example

   The Concessions Associate is responsible for operating Modlin concessions service during events. This includes setting up and breaking down the concessions area, safely and responsibly serving food and beverage, maintaining inventory control, handling and reporting sales, and proper handling of alcoholic beverages, per the Virginia Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control.
   
   ***Please complete the online application, attach a resume, and a document answering the questions below:
   
   This position is part-time, temporary, and works irregular hours, mostly evenings and weekends, does this work for you?
   Do you have point-of-sale experience, if so, briefly describe?
   RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   Sales and Customer Service Set up, stock, and prepare concessions area for service during performances Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as prepackaged snacks to patrons in a timely manner Ensure that service areas are clean and sanitary, and equipment is clean and well maintained Provide consistent, excellent customer service Operate point of sale system, including cash and credit card transactions Accurate and responsible handling and reporting of all sales Close and reset concessions area at the end of performances Management and Communication Ensure compliance with all Virginia Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control regulations to include distribution, service, security, inventory, and record-keeping for alcoholic beverages Complete required settlement reports Strong organization, prioritization, and efficiency skills to manage high traffic concessions Supervise the work of volunteer bar staff when necessary Provide support to front of house as needed QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with the public in a customer service environment Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly Candidates must be 21 years old EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or educational equivalent One year of experience in retail sales or customer service preferred WORK HOURS: Part-time, temporary, non-exempt position Must have flexible availability to work a schedule that will include evening and weekend hours depending on performance schedule and need. Typical shift includes four hours. SALARY STRUCTURE:
   Pay Grade 1 (Hourly rate starting at $15.00)
   
   COVID-19:
   
   The University of Richmond requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty, and staff. The University allows exemptions to this requirement for religious, medical and strong personal conviction reasons. All newly hired employees must report their status within the first two weeks of employment.
   
   ABOUT UR :
   
   At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond ( www.richmond.edu ) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond.
   
   UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
   
   Compensation type: Hourly

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find associate professors of art 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 of art job on Zippia to find and recruit associate professor of art candidates who meet your exact specifications.
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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with associate professor of art candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 of art

   Once you've selected the best associate professor of art candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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