ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JOB DESCRIPTION

An Associate Professor is a tenured or tenure-track faculty member who holds standing research and instructional responsibilities within a university department. The role owns both the generation of new knowledge through peer-reviewed publication and the delivery of that knowledge through undergraduate and graduate coursework. Doctoral supervision, grant acquisition, and ABET or AACSB accreditation compliance are regular demands. Few faculty appointments carry this combination of individual research accountability and formal institutional governance obligations.

As the Associate Professor, you drive the department's research output and academic programme quality by publishing in top-tier journals, securing external funding, and teaching across undergraduate and doctoral levels within a university school or college. You report to the Department Chair or Dean and collaborate with faculty colleagues, doctoral candidates, and external industry partners to sustain the unit's scholarly reputation and accreditation standing.

Career Impact: Building a sustained peer-reviewed publication record in a tenure-track Associate Professor seat establishes the kind of national and international scholarly reputation that opens pathways to full professorship, editorial board appointments, and named research chairs.

Business Impact: Graduate students, accreditation bodies, and funding councils depend on the rigour and consistency of the Associate Professor's research and teaching output to validate the department's standing and its graduates' market value.

Growth Opportunity: The grant acquisition and doctoral supervision experience gained in this role expands your portfolio into research leadership, programme directorship, and eventually senior academic governance roles such as Associate Dean or Research Director.

• Lead peer-reviewed research and publish findings in high-impact journals to advance the department's scholarly standing.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across assigned discipline areas, including both lecture and seminar formats.
• Supervise doctoral and master's students through thesis development, practicum requirements, and degree completion milestones.
• Secure external research funding by writing and submitting competitive grant proposals to research councils and funding bodies.
• Contribute to curriculum design, programme assessment, and accreditation reporting within the school or college.
• Mentor junior faculty, assistant professors, and researchers in teaching practice and research development.
• Engage industry partners and external stakeholders through knowledge transfer activities, consultancy, and collaborative projects.
• Serve on departmental, school, and university committees to support academic governance and institutional operations.

• Earned doctoral degree in the relevant discipline or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of university-level teaching experience, including supervision of master's and doctoral students.
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications in recognized academic journals within the discipline.
• Proven ability to develop and submit competitive grant proposals and manage externally funded research projects.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development, academic programme assessment, or accreditation processes such as ABET or AACSB.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to academic and non-academic audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, mentorship, and collegial engagement.

• Track record of securing and managing substantial external research grants or contracts as principal investigator.
• Experience in significant academic leadership or administrative roles such as programme coordinator, department committee chair, or journal reviewer.
• Prior industry engagement through consultancy, collaborative research projects, or strategic partnership development.
• Evidence of innovation in teaching methodology, including online or hybrid course delivery at graduate level.

• Publication rate in peer-reviewed journals, measured by annual output relative to departmental benchmarks.
• Grant funding secured per academic year, reflecting the individual's external research income contribution.
• Doctoral student completion rate within expected programme timeframes under this faculty member's supervision.
• Teaching evaluation scores across undergraduate and graduate courses, benchmarked against departmental averages.
• Accreditation compliance metrics, including timely submission of assessment reports and programme review documentation.
• Typical tools: learning management systems (commonly Blackboard or Canvas); reference and citation management platforms (commonly used across all dominant-group JDs).

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 to $135,000 annually depending on discipline and institution type.
• Bonus: Merit-based annual increment; summer research stipends where available.
• Equity: Not typically offered in higher education settings.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; spouse and dependent options available.
• PTO: Generous academic calendar with winter and spring breaks; sabbatical eligibility after qualifying period.
• Common Perks: Tuition remission for dependents, professional development funding, conference travel support.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Employment in this faculty position is contingent on successful completion of a background check and verification of work authorization in the United States. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are available throughout the application and employment process upon request. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Associate Professor of Statistical Methods and AI leads research on contemporary statistical methods, machine learning, and AI while delivering teaching across bachelor, master, PhD, and continuing education levels at DTU. Collaborating with other departments and external partners through consultancy and knowledge transfer, this role shapes the section's contribution to DTU's polytechnical foundation by building the institution's capacity in data-driven research and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate actively in research on contemporary statistical methods, machine learning, and AI.
• Apply for and contribute to funding for new research projects.
• Deliver engaging teaching at bachelor, master, PhD, and continuing education levels.
• Teach introductory statistics courses, including in Danish within the first two to three years.
• Contribute to research-based consultancy and knowledge transfer to other departments and externally.
• Disseminate research results and research-based innovation at all levels.
• Exchange knowledge with society, including participation in public debate.
• Supervise and guide assistant professors and researchers.
• Conduct academic assessment work and research management tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Hold convincing documented scientific production and research potential for international leadership.
• Demonstrate experience and quality in teaching, research vision, and international impact.
• Show innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry.
• Demonstrate ability and desire to contribute to national and international collaborative efforts.
• Show a positive attitude and ability to interact naturally with colleagues and students.
• Exhibit strong leadership, collaboration, interdisciplinary, and communication skills.

Embedded within the School's research and teaching community, the Associate Professor of Computer Science delivers instruction at undergraduate and postgraduate levels while conducting independent and cooperative scholarly research within the School's focus areas. Working closely with industry partners and academic colleagues across disciplines, this role builds the School's research output, funding base, and academic programme quality.

Core Functions

• Teach Computer Science modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Mentor and supervise honours, master's, and doctoral students.
• Conduct independent and cooperative scholarly research within the School's focus areas.
• Publish in high-impact journals and books and write research proposals to secure funding.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the school's teaching-learning programmes and other activities.
• Develop own academic leadership skills with a view to effective quality management.
• Liaise with industry for cooperation, projects, and funding.
• Perform administrative and management tasks and assist with module or programme development.
• Demonstrate language proficiency to function in multilingual environments across all levels.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a relevant related subject is essential.
• Approximately five years' experience in teaching at university level and supervising master's and PhD students, with a minimum of three years as independent supervisor.
• A proven research track record within Computer Science fields of at least two years is essential.
• A proven track record of management experience of two years is desirable.
• Membership of professional IT/CS/IS societies is desirable.
• Involvement in the community with subject-related projects is desirable.

Reporting to senior academic leadership, the Associate Professor of Power Systems partners with the College and University community to lead research, knowledge transfer, and teaching activities across power system digitisation, real-time simulation, and renewable energy integration. Partnering with industry and institutional stakeholders, this role delivers sustained international research impact, programme development, and enterprise engagement of manifest benefit to the College and University.

Primary Duties

• Make a major contribution to the management and leadership of research activities, including securing funding and supervising doctoral students.
• Publish leading research and develop novel methodologies to build a sustained international reputation.
• Provide expert advice internally and externally and peer review articles and grant applications.
• Lead sustained, high-value knowledge transfer and enterprise activity benefiting the College and University.
• Lead development of new learning and teaching approaches, including programme design and assessment strategies.
• Teach and examine courses at a range of levels and mentor colleagues in teaching practice.
• Contribute to development of teaching and learning policy and methods beyond the School level.
• Lead and manage staff and resources in support of major research and teaching activities.
• Contribute to administrative activities, widening participation, and the corporate life of the University.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent and sustained record of peer-reviewed research publications with high national and international reputation.
• Successful and sustained supervision of doctoral students to completion and substantial research income generation.
• Sustained high-value impact in knowledge transfer and enterprise of manifest benefit to the College and University.
• Prior experience engaging strategic industry relationships or managing industrial innovation projects.
• High national reputation for teaching excellence, with significant contribution to programme development and fostering teaching quality across the Department or College.
• Successful and sustained performance in significant administrative or managerial roles.
• Prior research experience in power system digitisation, real-time simulation, or control of power electronic dominated renewable systems is advantageous.
• Prior teaching experience in Power System Stability, HVDC, Renewable Energy Systems Integration, or Power System Modelling using MATLAB is advantageous.

Sitting at the intersection of academic instruction and applied cybersecurity research, the Associate Professor of Cybersecurity supports the Department of Computer Science, Math, and Technology at FMU by teaching cybersecurity and information systems courses, coordinating the NSA CAE-CD program, and leading faculty-student research initiatives. Operating across tenured faculty responsibilities including ABET accreditation assessment, community education, and grant-supported scholarship, this role advances the University's operating performance and institutional goals.

Duties

• Offer introductory and advanced courses including lecture, laboratory, and coaching assignments, and develop course syllabi following institutional guidelines.
• Teach cybersecurity, computer science, and information systems courses and coordinate the cybersecurity program per NSA CAE-CD PoS Validation requirements.
• Conduct collaborative and applied research across disciplines, including grant assistance and data analysis.
• Perform teaching, scholarship, service, professional development, and program and course assessment for ABET accreditation.
• Advise students in academic and career fields and work collaboratively with faculty to advance departmental academic programs.
• Actively engage in faculty-student research supported through external grants.
• Manage community education, participation, and involvement in cybersecurity activities.

Requirements

• Earned PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related IT field is required; preferred experience with NSA CAE-CD PoS validation and ABET accreditation.
• Strong research background in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related IT fields with experience teaching in higher education.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, LinkedIn Learning, Blackboard, Canvas, Powercampus, Jenzabar, and related learning management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency to work with diverse student and staff populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills with effective analytical and decision-making ability.
• High level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, personal accountability, and attention to detail.
• Pre-employment screening required: criminal background check and drug testing.

A key member of the ABIS division at the Thompson Center, the Associate Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis builds and leads the Master's program and Graduate Certificate in ABA at the University of Missouri, managing practicum placements for approximately 15 students per semester and supervising empirical thesis projects. Collaborating across graduate faculty and clinical supervisors, this role advances the field through research publication, conference presentation, and preparation of students for the BCBA examination.

Functions

• Continue to build and develop the Master's program and Graduate Certificate in ABA through the University of Missouri.
• Develop materials and teach as primary instructor for ABA courses, with an expected load of four courses per semester.
• Assist in recruitment, application screening, and interviewing of graduate students.
• Coordinate and manage practicum placements for approximately 15 students per semester at the Thompson Center.
• Provide direct supervision, training, and feedback to graduate students attaining practicum hours and completing thesis projects.
• Conduct ABA-based research projects, supervise student research, and continue current research lines.
• Present and support students in presenting findings at regional and national conferences.
• Publish in journals relevant to the field of ABA.

Experience & Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis or Special Education.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) credential required.
• Experience teaching college-level courses and supervising practicum or thesis students at undergraduate or graduate level.
• Content expertise in applied behavior analysis, including Skinner's Verbal Behavior and/or Organizational Behavior Management.
• Proven project management, organization, and instructional supervision skills for a diverse graduate student body.
• Commitment to and experience with diversity and inclusion, and evidence of participation in state and national professional organizations.

Academic excellence in Islamic and related disciplines depends on the Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, who delivers on-campus and online instruction, conducts advanced scientific research, and organizes seminars and research discussions within a UAE university setting. Based within a faculty that values community-linked scholarship, this role evaluates student progress, supervises graduation projects, and supports the development of academic staff across the institution.

Accountabilities

• Teach university students through on-campus and online lectures using modern teaching strategies.
• Publish research and scientific studies and carry out advanced-level scientific research.
• Organize scientific seminars and research discussions.
• Prepare tests, conduct academic advising, and provide scientific training.
• Evaluate students' academic level and work to improve it.
• Supervise and evaluate graduation projects and discussions.
• Attend periodic faculty and department meetings and participate in training academic staff.

Education & Experience

• Previous experience teaching in public and private universities within the country is required.
• Specialization in one or more of the following: Quran, jurisprudence, Sunnah, philosophy, history of religions, psychology, sociology, Arabic language, linguistics, natural sciences, or Islamic architecture.
• Mastery of teaching strategies and modern learning techniques with strong evaluation and development skills.
• Scientific research skills and ability to link topics to students' lives.
• Effective communication skills.

As the Associate Professor of Accounting, this role leads high-quality archival research for publication in top-tier journals while developing and teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels within an AACSB-accredited School of Accountancy. The School relies on this work to sustain its research reputation, mentor the next generation of accounting scholars, and engage meaningfully with faculty, alumni, industry professionals, and external stakeholders.

Activities

• Conduct and collaborate on high-quality research leading to publications in top-tier accounting journals.
• Develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels matching the appointee's expertise and the School's needs.
• Serve as an excellent faculty role model who inspires, encourages, and mentors colleagues and students.
• Participate in conferences and workshops to maintain currency in research, teaching, and service.
• Provide thought leadership through engagement with faculty, students, alumni, industry professionals, and external stakeholders.

Position Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Accounting required.
• Assistant Professor with at least five years of experience and a tenurable research record, including strong archival-based publications in top academic journals.
• Distinguished teaching record at an AACSB-accredited business school with record of involvement in major professional organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to research mentorship and to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Associate Professor of Christian Higher Education owns teaching, research, and academic administration responsibilities across master and diploma-level programs, including student recruitment, programme management, and coordination with overseas partner universities and adjunct professors. The work directly supports the institution's mission by integrating faith and learning through conferences, seminars, and scholarly publication in humanities, education, or social sciences.

Operational Focus

• Teach courses at the master and diploma levels for Christian higher education.
• Host conferences and seminars and engage in academic and popular book writing.
• Manage academic administration including student recruitment and programme management.
• Coordinate with overseas partner universities and adjunct professors.
• Engage in professional development activities pertaining to the integration of faith and learning.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Doctoral degree in humanities, education or social sciences.
• Three or more years of working experience in higher education; overseas learning or teaching experience a plus.
• Good structural thinking in Christian perspectives on society with ability to integrate faith and learning across research and teaching practice.
• Ability to teach, do research, and academic administration.
• Commitment to professional development in the integration of faith and learning.

The Associate Professor of Information Technology and Security delivers lower and upper-level undergraduate ITS courses and maintains a strong academic program within the Department of Security and Computing in the College of Arts and Sciences at Campbell University. Collaborating with departmental colleagues on assessment, student advisement, and scholarly activity, this role builds the University's ITS capacity in support of its Christian educational mission.

Key Deliverables

• Teach a range of lower and upper-level undergraduate ITS courses and maintain a strong ITS program.
• Regularly engage in scholarly activity and serve on University and departmental committees.
• Aid the department in assessment, student advisement, and other departmental functions.
• Uphold Campbell University policies and procedures, including Title IX and FERPA guidelines.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Professional Experience

• PhD in Information Technology, computer science or related field.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level with demonstrated ability to serve students of varying aptitude; higher education or non-profit sector experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
• Communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels with strict confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with diverse groups, and the ability to work independently and within a team consistent with the Christian mission of Campbell University.