Associate Professor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Associate Professor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Developing and delivering course material, curricula, and syllabi.
  • Assisting with the training and recruitment of new lecturers, teaching assistants, and Professors.
  • Conducting research, publishing papers, and attending conferences.
  • Organizing guest seminars and faculty events where students can interact with established industry professionals.
  • Traveling to other higher education settings to gain experience and expand networks.
  • Writing proposals to secure research funding.
  • Attending academic events and networking with other researchers and field experts.
  • Supervising, advising, and mentoring teaching assistants and graduate students.
  • Participating in faculty and departmental meetings.
  • Shortlisting, interviewing, and selecting students for graduate programs.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Associate Professor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Associate Professor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.