Associate Professor

An Associate Professor both teaches and conducts research at a university. A non-tenured Associate Professor is of mid-level rank to becoming a tenured professor at a university (Assistant Professor, to Associate Professor, to Professor). To earn tenure, the Associate Professor will have to conduct significant research for clean energy technology, teach lectured courses, and be involved in the community and the university for a number of years.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

An Associate Professor is responsible to teach a series of lectures on the process of turning biomass into biofuel and other usable bi-products. The Associate Professor is proficient on the topic because of their involvement in simultaneous research on biomass products at a local farm near the university.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Teach university courses to students studying for a degree or certificate.
  • Develop curriculum, lesson plans, and assignments for a course and ensure that it meets college and department standards.
  • Supervise graduate students who are working toward doctoral degrees.
  • Publish original research and analysis in books and academia journals.
  • Serve on academic and administrative committees that review and recommend policies, budget decisions, or hiring and promoting within the department.

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$72,790

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

PhD Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Technical Skills, Research Skills, Teaching Skills, Writing Skills

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Lecturers, Research Scientist, Professors