Faculty Vacancies

Adjunct Professor Jobs: How to Find and Succeed (2026 Guide) Adjunct professor jobs are the most common faculty positions in American higher education. About 70% of college instructors are adjuncts or part-time. In this guide, I explain how to find adjunct jobs, how much they pay, how to balance multiple jobs, and how to turn … Read more

Community College Professor Jobs: Requirements and Salary (2026) Community college professor jobs are an excellent alternative to research universities. You focus almost entirely on teaching. There is little to no research pressure. And you get to work with diverse students who are often the first in their family to attend college. In this guide, I … Read more

Visiting Assistant Professor vs. Tenure Track: Which Is Better for Your Career? When you finish your PhD, you will see two main types of full-time faculty jobs: visiting assistant professor (VAP) and tenure-track assistant professor. They sound similar but are very different. What Is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor? A tenure-track assistant professor is a permanent … Read more

Top 10 Universities Hiring Professors in 2026 (Highest Paying) If you are looking for a faculty job, you want to know which universities are actively hiring and paying well. This list shows 10 universities with the most open professor positions in 2026, plus their average salaries. We include public and private, large and small. All … Read more

Associate Professor Job Requirements for 2026: Tenure and Promotion Guide Getting promoted to associate professor is a major milestone in an academic career. It usually comes with tenure, which means you have permanent job security. But the requirements for promotion have changed in recent years. In this article, I explain exactly what you need to … Read more