How to hire a clinical professor

How to hire a clinical professor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step clinical professor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a clinical professor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new clinical professor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The clinical professor 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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   A clinical professor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, clinical professors 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.

   This list presents clinical professor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Clinical Professor	Description	Hourly rate
   Clinical Professor	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.	$37-152
   Adjunct Faculty	Adjunct faculty is the collective term for adjunct professors or lecturers. The adjunct faculty teaches students based on the limited-term of their contract... Show more	$21-73
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Internal Medicine
   • Clinical Practice
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Pediatrics
   • Surgery
   • Public Health
   • Health Assessments
   • Mental Health
   • Curriculum Development
   • Professional Development
   • Clinical Pharmacy
   • Clinical Supervision
   • Emergency Medicine

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Design, manage and execute research plan to investigate role of StarD4 and StarD5 proteins in lipid metabolism as the P.I.
   • Conduct weekly didactic series on substance abuse theory, research, assessment, and treatment with 3rd year psychiatry residents.
   • Experiment with different surface chemistry to improve quality of yields -participate in poster session and presentation to faculty and graduate students.
   • Participate in recruitment and selection of prospective faculty (physician and psychologist) and psychiatry residents.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your clinical professor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A clinical professor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, clinical professors' average salary in south carolina is 39% less than in ohio.
   • Seniority. Entry-level clinical professors earn 75% less than senior-level clinical professors.
   • Certifications. A clinical professor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a clinical professor's salary.

   Average clinical professor salary

   $158,577yearly

   $76.24 hourly rate

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   Entry-level clinical professor salary

   $78,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average clinical professor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Ohio	$226,018	$109
   2	Colorado	$206,960	$100
   3	Indiana	$204,691	$98
   4	Florida	$201,206	$97
   5	New Jersey	$187,066	$90
   6	North Carolina	$185,430	$89
   7	California	$179,553	$86
   8	Missouri	$178,000	$86
   9	Mississippi	$177,855	$86
   10	Maryland	$162,848	$78
   11	Wisconsin	$160,992	$77
   12	Texas	$159,679	$77
   13	New York	$156,289	$75
   14	Alabama	$152,089	$73
   15	Pennsylvania	$151,899	$73
   16	Massachusetts	$151,408	$73
   17	Idaho	$147,372	$71
   18	Connecticut	$146,440	$70
   19	Illinois	$146,292	$70
   20	Michigan	$138,779	$67

   Average clinical professor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	IU Health Inc	$243,382	$117.01	29
   2	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$237,752	$114.30	94
   3	IUPUI	$231,815	$111.45
   4	University Surgical Associates	$218,424	$105.01
   5	Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons	$216,654	$104.16
   6	Medical College of Wisconsin	$212,331	$102.08	13
   7	SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University	$208,306	$100.15	84
   8	Univ. Of Texas Cancer Ctr.	$207,593	$99.80	99
   9	The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania	$207,233	$99.63
   10	Drexel University	$206,639	$99.35	12
   11	University Centers of Excellence & CCFMG	$203,258	$97.72
   12	New York University	$190,668	$91.67	17
   13	Angelo State University	$189,870	$91.28	16
   14	Marquette University	$187,989	$90.38	1
   15	University of Florida	$187,370	$90.08	181
   16	UMiami Health System	$184,373	$88.64
   17	City of Hope	$177,331	$85.26	31
   18	Columbia University in the City of New York	$176,979	$85.09	83
   19	Southern Methodist University	$174,849	$84.06	17
   20	University of Rochester	$173,175	$83.26	226

4. Writing a clinical professor job description

   A clinical professor 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a clinical professor job description:

   Clinical professor job description example

   
   25326
   
   Location
   
   Queens College
   
   Full/Part Time
   
   Full-Time
   
   Regular/Temporary
   
   Regular
   
   FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
   
   In support of the campus mission, strategic plans and values, Queens College seeks to fill one Clinical Professor vacancy in the Department of Secondary Education and Youth Services (SEYS). Review of applications will begin after 30 days and continue until the position is filled.
   
   This position is teacher-oriented with service requirements, but no research expectations. Candidates for this position should be experienced teacher educators who are knowledgeable of field placement for a range of secondary certification programs. The Department of Secondary Education and Youth Services offers teacher certification programs (K-12 Art, 7-12 Bilingual education, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, and 5-12 Literacy). Teacher candidates are offered coursework and clinical experiences in middle and high school settings through these New York State accredited programs on the undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities for the Clinical Faculty position include (1) the placement of secondary education student teachers for their 7-12 field experiences in teaching, (2) tracking the mentoring effectiveness of the cooperating teachers, (3) developing and maintaining partnerships with schools, particularly in Queens and Nassau County, (4) establishing and maintaining a weekly visitation schedule to schools, (5) meeting with school administrators, (6) assisting the program directors with the selection of field supervisors, (7) monitoring New York State requirements for field practice and suggesting adjustments to meet the requirements to the Secondary Education Department, and (8) solving conflict issues when they occur between the student teacher and the school personnel. Service expectations will include serving on committees, working closely with program directors, and contributing to projects and programs, particularly those related to teaching and learning. Our department has a long-standing commitment to teacher education for students from underserved and minority populations.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS
   
   Bachelor'sdegreeandarecordofachievementin the teacher educationfieldwithexpertiserelatedtoteaching and administrativeassignments. Alsorequiredisthe abilitytocooperate with othersforthegoodofthe institution.
   
   PREFERRED/ OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
   
   Preference will be given to the candidate who provides evidence of the following:
   
   * Master's degree in Education, Educational Administration, or a related field as well as certification in School Building Leader
   
   * Doctorate training in secondary education, teacher supervision, educational administration, or a related field, ranging from coursework to all but the doctorate (ABD) or doctorate
   
   * Candidates should have 5-10 year's working in public schools including administrative and teaching roles.
   
   * Willingness to regularly travel to field placements
   
   * Broad knowledge of the New York City School system
   
   * Have in depth experience of mentoring as professional development
   
   * Experience working with students of diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
   
   * Experience with clinical placement in higher education
   
   * Proficiency in technology
   
   * Membership and participation in educational professional organizations
   
   VACCINE REQUIREMENT
   
   Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
   
   COMPENSATION
   
   Salary is commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience within the range of $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 .
   
   CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
   
   HOW TO APPLY
   
   If you are viewing this job posting on any website other than CUNYfirst, please follow the instructions below:
   
   * Go to cuny.jobs
   
   * In the box under "job title/ keyword", enter " 25326 "
   
   * Click on " Clinical Professor - Department of Secondary Education and Youth Services (SEYS) "
   
   * Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
   
   Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
   
   Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.
   
   CLOSING DATE
   
   Open until filled with Review to begin 11/12/2022
   
   JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
   
   CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
   
   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
   
   CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right clinical professor 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.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your clinical professor job on Zippia to find and recruit clinical professor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit clinical professors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 clinical professor

   Once you've selected the best clinical professor 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.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new clinical professor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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