Academic Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Accounting & Tax Internships: LA - Summer 2025

Company: Warner Bros. Discovery

Location: Burbank, CA

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Mine Warfare Training Center (MWTC) A and C School Trainer

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Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Clinical Instructor I

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Location: San Leandro, CA

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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DC Comics Talent Relations & Library Archives Intern: LA - Summer 2025

Company: Warner Bros. Discovery

Location: Burbank, CA

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Optical Illumination Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,660 per week

Company: LanceSoft

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Feb 10, 2025

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Associate Clinical Account Specialist - San Jose, CA- Johnson and Johnson, Inc.

Company: Johnson & Johnson

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Launch Engineer, Ground Support Equipment (Falcon)

Company: SpaceX

Location: Lompoc, CA

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Internal Medicine Teaching Hospitalist

Company: Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital

Location: Inland/ Rancho, CA

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Neuro-Oncology

Company: University of California San Diego

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Feb 10, 2025

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Design Internships: LA - Summer 2025

Company: Warner Bros. Discovery

Location: Burbank, CA

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Sustainable Transportation Project Manager/Engineer

Company: Hatch

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 13, 2025

Review technical documents such as design plans and other engineering related deliverables. The ideal candidate is a motivated, results-driven professional…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for different seniority levels in academia?
Assistant professors in STEM departments average $70,000–$90,000, while associate professors range $90,000–$115,000. Full professors can earn $120,000–$160,000, depending on institution type. Research scientists in university labs earn $85,000–$110,000, and academic administrators (department chairs, deans) range $110,000–$180,000.
What skills and certifications are required for academic positions?
A PhD or terminal degree in the discipline is mandatory for faculty roles. Teaching certification (e.g., TEACH or a state teaching license) is often required for K‑12 or community college positions. Proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, SPSS), grant-writing (e.g., NIH, NSF, private foundations), and Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) is essential for instructional designers and online faculty.
Is remote work available for academic roles?
Many universities now offer hybrid teaching options for faculty, allowing online course delivery via Zoom or LMS. Instructional designers and research staff can work remotely, especially in industry‑partnered labs. Administrative roles may be partially remote, but on‑campus presence is typically required for department meetings.
What are common career progression paths in academia?
Typical progression starts with assistant professor (2–5 years, tenure track), followed by associate professor (tenure decision), and then full professor (tenured). Parallel tracks include research scientist (non‑tenure, funded by grants), department chair (leadership role), and dean (college‑level administration). Advancement often requires publishing, securing external funding, and demonstrating teaching excellence.
What industry trends are shaping academic careers today?
Interdisciplinary research hubs (e.g., data science, bioinformatics, sustainability) are expanding. AI and machine learning are integrated into curricula and research projects. Online and hybrid learning models are becoming standard, increasing demand for instructional designers. Open‑access publishing and data‑sharing mandates are changing scholarship expectations.

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