Associate Professor Job Description Template
The Associate Professor is responsible for conducting research and teaching courses in their field of expertise at a university. They must have a PhD or the equivalent terminal degree in their field. The Associate Professor typically has tenure, which means they have been granted lifetime employment at the university.
Associate Professor Job Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Develop and revise course content as needed.
- Select textbooks and other teaching materials.
- Prepare syllabi for each course taught.
- Hold office hours to meet with students outside of class time.
- Grade student papers and exams promptly and fairly.
- ' Serve on academic committees at the department, college, or university level as needed or requested.' ' Engage in research related to specialty area.' ' Publish findings in scholarly journals as appropriate.' ' Present at conferences or other venues as appropriate.'
Objectives
- To provide leadership in the development and implementation of educational programs at the Associate Professor level.
- To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through research and scholarship, and to disseminate this knowledge through teaching and service.
- To develop and maintain a highquality research program that is externally funded and peer-reviewed.
- To teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including supervising graduate students' research projects.
- To provide service to the university, profession, and community through committee work, professional development activities, and other public service initiatives
Associate Professor Job Skills & Qualifications Needed
- The skills and qualifications needed for the role of Associate Professor include:
- A PhD or other terminal degree in a relevant field
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level
- Research experience and publications in a relevant field
- Service to the profession or university community