Salary Range
$50,000 – $150,000+
Job Outlook
8% growth through 2032
Education
PhD or terminal degree in the field of specialization
Work Settings
Onsite, Hybrid
About This Career
Professors teach and conduct research at colleges and universities, develop course curricula, publish scholarly work, mentor students, and contribute to academic governance.
Top Skills
Research methodologyAcademic writingCurriculum designStudent mentoringGrant writingPublic speaking
Typical Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
- Conduct and publish research
- Advise and mentor students
- Serve on university committees
- Apply for research grants
- Attend academic conferences
Common Certifications
✓ PhD✓ EdD✓ MFA (creative fields)✓ Tenure
Career Progression
1
Adjunct / Lecturer
0-3 years experience
2
Assistant Professor
3-7 years experience
3
Associate Professor (Tenured)
7-12 years experience
4
Full Professor
12-20 years experience
5
Department Chair / Dean
20+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
peer-reviewed publicationsgrant writingcurriculum designstudent mentoringresearch methodologytenure-track
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Hiring Industries
UniversitiesCommunity CollegesResearch Institutions
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