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What is an associate professor of surgery and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an associate professor of surgery. For example, did you know that they make an average of $103.75 an hour? That's $215,794 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 12% and produce 159,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAssociate Professor Of SurgeryUS Average
Salary
10.0

Avg. Salary $215,794

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.8

Growth rate 12%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.28%

Asian 11.31%

Black or African American 7.07%

Hispanic or Latino 10.08%

Unknown 4.92%

White 66.34%

Gender

female 33.94%

male 66.06%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
6.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.0

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an associate professor of surgery

  1. Explore associate professor of surgery education requirements

    Most common associate professor of surgery degrees

    Doctorate

    29.2 %

    Bachelor's

    20.8 %

    Certificate

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific associate professor of surgery skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Medical Student41.98%
    Clinical Trials26.86%
    Dental Medicine16.21%
    Private Practice14.96%
  3. Complete relevant associate professor of surgery training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New associate professors of surgery learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an associate professor of surgery based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real associate professor of surgery resumes.
  4. Research associate professor of surgery duties and responsibilities

    • Design, manage and execute research plan to investigate role of StarD4 and StarD5 proteins in lipid metabolism as the P.I.
    • Deliver presentations on methods for reviewing cellular physiology and laboratory test results.
    • Participate in recruitment and selection of prospective faculty (physician and psychologist) and psychiatry residents.
  5. Apply for associate professor of surgery jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an associate professor of surgery job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average associate professor of surgery salary

The average associate professor of surgery salary in the United States is $215,794 per year or $104 per hour. Associate professor of surgery salaries range between $108,000 and $427,000 per year.

Average associate professor of surgery salary
$215,794 Yearly
$103.75 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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