Explore Professor Jobs

Find professor jobs that match your academic expertise, teaching interests, and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including select faculty and academic leadership roles at colleges and universities.

What Professors Do

Professors teach courses, advise students, develop curricula, and contribute to their fields through research, scholarship, or creative work. Depending on the institution and discipline, the role may also involve publishing, securing research funding, serving on committees, and participating in department or university initiatives.

Common Professor Titles

Academic job titles vary by institution and career stage. Searches may include assistant professor, associate professor, full professor, clinical professor, research professor, and professor of practice. Related leadership opportunities may include department chair or program director.

Qualifications and Career Paths

Many tenure-track professor roles require a doctoral degree in the relevant field, along with a record of research or other scholarly achievement. Requirements differ: some teaching-focused, clinical, professional-practice, and arts positions may prioritize advanced professional experience, specialized credentials, or demonstrated teaching expertise. Review each listing for its specific degree, experience, and appointment requirements.

Find a Professor Role That Fits

Compare opportunities by discipline, institution, location, appointment type, and compensation. Use Ladders to explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more and identify professor positions aligned with your experience and next career move. Salary and hiring requirements vary by employer and role.

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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$350K - $398K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a professor do?question toggle

    Professors teach and advise students while contributing to their academic discipline through research, scholarship, clinical work, or creative practice. They may also develop courses, publish, seek funding, and take on departmental service.

  • What qualifications are typically required for professor jobs?question toggle

    Many tenure-track roles require a PhD or other doctorate in the relevant field. Requirements vary by discipline and institution; some positions emphasize professional experience, clinical credentials, teaching ability, or other specialized qualifications.

  • What are common professor job titles?question toggle

    Common titles include assistant professor, associate professor, full professor, clinical professor, research professor, and professor of practice. Titles and responsibilities differ among institutions.

  • How can I find professor jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse professor and related academic listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for salary details, location, discipline, and qualification requirements.

  • Are professor positions always tenure-track?question toggle

    No. Professor roles may be tenure-track, tenured, non-tenure-track, clinical, research-focused, visiting, or based on professional practice. The appointment type is specified by the hiring institution.