How to hire a university teacher

How to hire a university teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step university teacher hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The university teacher 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 university teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, university teachers 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 university teacher salaries for various roles:

   Type of University Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   University Teacher		$12-39
   Mentor	Mentors are individuals who are usually experienced or considered experts in their field. They provide guidance and inspiration to the people they mentor, often called mentees... Show more	$9-29
   Vocational Training Instructor	A vocational training instructor is responsible for teaching students with the subject expertise needed to land a job for a specific industry requirement. Vocational training instructors are the same as regular instructors as they also identify the students' strengths and weaknesses, manage their learning expectations, and develop personalized teaching plans to address difficulties... Show more	$17-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Classroom Management
   • Curriculum Development
   • ESL
   • Mathematics
   • Geography
   • PowerPoint
   • Professional Development
   • Economics
   • Learning Environment
   • Chemistry
   • Syllabus

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage IEPs and IFSPs, including in-school IEP and IFSP meetings with families and school district representatives.
   • Focuse instruction on grammar and authentic conversation, using many interactive techniques to achieve progress.
   • Perform WIDA testing on ESL students (WIDA certify).
   • Design and implement ESL curriculum to students at the graduate level.
   • Assist children with special needs ensuring IFSP goals are supported in the classroom.
   • Provide modeling and instruction to parents of educationally at-risk preschool children as part of early-intervention team.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your university teacher job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A university teacher can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, university teachers' average salary in florida is 46% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level university teachers 67% less than senior-level university teachers.
   • Certifications. A university teacher 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 a university teacher's salary.

   Average university teacher salary

   $47,467yearly

   $22.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level university teacher salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a university teacher job description

   A good university teacher job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a university teacher job description:

   University teacher job description example

   Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.
   As a member of our teaching staff, you will:
   
   * Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
   * Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
   * Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
   * Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
   * Implement KCE's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
   
   The benefits our career professionals enjoy:
   
   * Medical, dental and vision
   * Childcare benefit
   * Paid time off
   * Education assistance and reimbursement
   * Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs
   * 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match
   
   Qualifications:
   
   Desired Skills and Experience:
   
   * CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
   * Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain)
   * Completed 12 core ECE Units Infant/toddler OR BA Degree in Child Development
   * Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
   * Ability to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
   * Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
   * All center staff applicants must meet state specific guidelines for the role
   
   Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.
   
   KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
   
   #CareerEducator
   
   Primary Location : Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
   
   Job : Teacher and Center Staff

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5. Post your job

   To find university teachers 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 university teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level university teachers 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.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your university teacher job on Zippia to find and recruit university teacher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with university teacher 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 university teacher

   Once you've decided on a perfect university teacher 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 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new university teacher. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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