How to hire an associate professor of education

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the associate professor of education you need to hire. Certain associate professor of education roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect associate professor of education 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.

   This list presents associate professor of education salaries for various positions.

   Type of Associate Professor Of Education	Description	Hourly rate
   Associate Professor Of Education	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.	$19-44
   Faculty	A faculty member is a professional whose primary responsibility is to provide teaching and research to students in colleges and universities. Faculties must work with colleagues to design a curriculum to keep up with the changes in the discipline... Show more	$20-73
   Student Teacher	A student-teacher is responsible for assisting their supervising instructors in maintaining the class orderliness during lectures and class activities. Student teachers' duties include helping with lesson plans, organizing learning activities, managing student behaviors, observing classroom procedures, preparing visual materials and other educational equipment, providing feedback for students, and keeping students' records for evaluation... Show more	$22-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Educational Leadership
   • Professional Development
   • K-12
   • Philosophy
   • Curriculum Development
   • Education Programs
   • Teacher Education
   • Program Development
   • Social Work
   • Ethics
   • Graduate Programs
   • Elementary Education
   • Doctoral Programs
   • Education Courses

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and manage syllabus materials.
   • Develop and implement an adult educational program for GED preparation.
   • Mentore student leaders into institutionalizing broad policies and actions that better support international students, and the annual multicultural celebration.
   • Develop and implement an adult educational program for GED preparation.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, associate professors of education' average salary in wyoming is 35% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level associate professors of education 56% less than senior-level associate professors of education.
   • Certifications. An associate professor of education 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 of education's salary.

   Average associate professor of education salary

   $62,232yearly

   $29.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level associate professor of education salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

   Average associate professor of education salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$80,087	$39
   2	New York	$76,069	$37
   3	New Jersey	$75,360	$36
   4	Washington	$70,730	$34
   5	Maryland	$70,560	$34
   6	Vermont	$69,926	$34
   7	Nebraska	$69,848	$34
   8	Michigan	$68,864	$33
   9	Florida	$65,517	$32
   10	Pennsylvania	$64,185	$31
   11	Missouri	$63,014	$30
   12	Louisiana	$61,676	$30
   13	Colorado	$61,345	$29
   14	Virginia	$61,041	$29
   15	Alabama	$60,395	$29
   16	Illinois	$59,879	$29
   17	Ohio	$58,849	$28
   18	Texas	$57,962	$28
   19	Idaho	$57,914	$28

   Average associate professor of education salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Stanford University	$140,826	$67.70	100
   2	UT Health East Texas	$107,570	$51.72
   3	The City University of New York	$96,090	$46.20	256
   4	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$94,180	$45.28
   5	Santa Clara University	$88,360	$42.48	42
   6	California State University, Fullerton	$81,943	$39.40
   7	LA State University Continuing	$81,378	$39.12	581
   8	Rutgers University	$79,979	$38.45	353
   9	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$78,001	$37.50	178
   10	University of Pennsylvania	$74,950	$36.03	435
   11	University of Vermont	$72,466	$34.84	115
   12	Utica College	$72,463	$34.84	5
   13	University of Cincinnati	$72,297	$34.76	211
   14	University of Maine at Presque Isle	$71,439	$34.35
   15	University of Virginia	$69,575	$33.45	177
   16	Sam Houston State University	$69,173	$33.26	116
   17	Tarleton State University	$68,242	$32.81	62
   18	Azusa Pacific University	$66,535	$31.99
   19	Florida Gulf Coast University	$63,809	$30.68	47
   20	Seattle Pacific University	$63,105	$30.34	1

4. Writing an associate professor of education job description

   A job description for an associate professor of education role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an associate professor of education job description:

   Associate professor of education job description example

   **Department of Radiation Oncology**
   
   The Division of Radiation Therapy in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Stanford University seeks a board eligible or board certified radiation oncologist to join its faculty at the Clinical Assistant, Associate or full Professor level in the Clinician Educator Line. This position will involve general radiation oncology practice and practice building at our outreach site, Stanford Emanuel Radiation Oncology Center (SEROC) in Turlock, CA. The major criterion for appointment in the Clinician Educator line is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care and clinical teaching. Eligible applicants will possess an M.D., will have completed their residency in an ACGME-accredited program, and have medical licensure in California by the start date.
   
   We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong experience in clinical care and program building at an outpatient cancer center setting. We expect the successful candidate to work with the department to further develop the treatment programs at the Turlock site, while providing clinical care for patients. SEROC is a two full-time physician practice. S/he will work to expand the practice by facilitating referrals, initiating and participating in local tumor boards, and identifying patients for clinical trial participation.
   
   Experience in multi-modality treatment planning (e.g. PET, 4D CT, MRI) and interest in image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), is desired. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art equipment, including TrueBeam and Trilogy linear accelerators. A new TrueBeam is slated to replace our Trilogy later this year. Experience in HDR brachytherapy is desired; we are only 1 of 2 sites in CA with a Bravos HDR unit. A new Siemens CT simulator was installed late last year. The physics support is provided by Stanford Physicists. As a faculty member of Stanford Radiation Oncology, the successful candidate will have full access to all Stanford tumor boards and complete support of Stanford faculty chart rounds. In addition, the candidate will be able to refer patients for advanced treatment modalities at our main cancer center in Palo Alto, including Cyberknife, Reflexion BgRT, and our Viewray MRIdian.
   
   Located in California's Central Valley, Turlock is the second largest city in Stanislaus County and provides an excellent cost of living while within reach of the metropolitan San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite National Park (two hours away).
   
   Turlock is also optimally located to easily access Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles, and Napa Valley.
   
   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 also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.
   
   Application packets will be reviewed and accepted until the position is filled.
   
   Interested candidates should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae, a brief cover letter, and the names of three references.

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5. Post your job

   To find associate professors of education for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any associate professors of education they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level associate professors of education with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting associate professors of education requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 of education

   Once you've decided on a perfect associate professor of education 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 also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new associate professor of education. 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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