How to hire an associate professor of surgery

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The associate professor of surgery 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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   An associate professor of surgery's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, associate professors of surgery from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

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

   Type of Associate Professor Of Surgery	Description	Hourly rate
   Associate Professor Of Surgery	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.	$51-205
   Medical Instructor	Medical instructors cover subjects relating to medical care with their students. They create lesson plans, research topics within the field, give tests and assignments, and teach students how to conduct medical procedures... Show more	$16-45
   Faculty Member	A faculty member is responsible for teaching students a wide range of both vocational and academic subjects. As a faculty member, you will teach and impart knowledge to your students and help them with the learning process and knowledge application... Show more	$27-88

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your associate professor of surgery job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An associate professor of surgery salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an associate professor of surgery in Arizona may be lower than in Oregon, and an entry-level associate professor of surgery usually earns less than a senior-level associate professor of surgery. Additionally, an associate professor of surgery with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average associate professor of surgery salary

   $215,794yearly

   $103.75 hourly rate

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   Entry-level associate professor of surgery salary

   $108,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average associate professor of surgery salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$317,163	$152
   2	Ohio	$289,575	$139
   3	Indiana	$269,293	$129
   4	New Jersey	$247,566	$119
   5	Maryland	$238,462	$115
   6	Missouri	$236,495	$114
   7	Iowa	$233,601	$112
   8	Pennsylvania	$229,234	$110
   9	Georgia	$225,896	$109
   10	Colorado	$224,352	$108
   11	Nevada	$218,002	$105
   12	New York	$217,673	$105
   13	Michigan	$205,472	$99
   14	Illinois	$200,771	$97
   15	Kansas	$199,009	$96
   16	Texas	$189,281	$91
   17	Wisconsin	$185,569	$89
   18	Virginia	$182,155	$88
   19	California	$180,683	$87
   20	Louisiana	$178,340	$86

   Average associate professor of surgery salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	IU Health Inc	$306,677	$147.44	1
   2	Emory Healthcare	$300,094	$144.28	150
   3	Texas Health Resources	$298,049	$143.29	7
   4	IUPUI	$289,963	$139.41
   5	UT Health East Texas	$282,847	$135.98
   6	Emory University	$242,497	$116.59	55
   7	UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS	$240,134	$115.45	124
   8	UMiami Health System	$235,144	$113.05	256
   9	University of Iowa Center for Advancement	$234,309	$112.65
   10	University of Florida	$233,967	$112.48	309
   11	Iowa State University	$221,615	$106.55	103
   12	University of Rochester	$220,470	$106.00	197
   13	University of Texas System	$219,791	$105.67	128
   14	University of Michigan	$218,576	$105.08	16
   15	University of Arizona Foundation	$217,261	$104.45	123
   16	UT Health San Antonio	$217,076	$104.36	6
   17	University of Pittsburgh	$214,333	$103.04	68
   18	Baylor College of Medicine	$214,037	$102.90	2
   19	University of Kentucky	$211,539	$101.70	374
   20	Univ. Of Texas Cancer Ctr.	$209,583	$100.76	132

4. Writing an associate professor of surgery job description

   A job description for an associate professor of surgery 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 surgery job description:

   Associate professor of surgery job description example

   The Department of Surgery, School of Medicine at Stanford University is seeking candidates for a position as Associate or full Professor in the University Medical Line (UML) to serve as Chief of Acute Care Surgery in the Division of General Surgery. The Acute Care Surgery program has a strong commitment to clinical excellence, innovative research, and surgical education. The next leader of the Acute Care Surgery program will provide leadership on a dedicated service line that includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, Surgical Intensive Critical Care program, and Emergency General Surgery services at two sites in the Stanford Health Care system. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
   Candidate should have
   
   + excellent management and interpersonal skills that will allow them to lead, grow and develop highly skilled faculty, fellows, and support staff, along with a continued interest in the practice and advancement of acute care surgery encompassing trauma, emergency general surgery and surgical critical care.
   
   + an MD or MD/ PhD, be board eligible in General Surgery, and have an established clinical and research focus in Surgical Critical Care.
   
   + strong academic background and be eligible to be appointed at the academic rank of Associate or Full Professor of Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
   
   The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.
   
   + an established record of achievement in trauma, surgical critical care, or emergency general surgery as well as a strong commitment to mentorship of faculty, research development, and diversity, inclusion, and equity.
   
   Candidates should be prepared to lead the program in a growing health system while ensuring the delivery of outstanding clinical care in partnership with advanced practice providers, providing excellent mentorship of all trainees, and fostering research within the section.
   
   The next Chief will be responsible for
   
   + direction and administration of the professional, operational, education and research programs of Acute Care Surgery.
   
   + physician recruitment and professional development; achievement of divisional quality, financial, and patient satisfaction goals.
   
   + implementation of recently developed strategic initiatives with effective management of resources, and optimization of operations.
   
   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.
   
   The Surgery Department, 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.
   
   Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a brief letter outlining their interests, and the names of three references (who will NOT be contacted without prior approval) to:

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right associate professor of surgery for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with associate professor of surgery 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 surgery

   Once you've found the associate professor of surgery candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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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