Occupation
University lecturer
Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at a university while carrying out research and publishing in their discipline. Time is divided between teaching and supervision, research and writing, and departmental or disciplinary service.
Also known as: Professor · Faculty member · Academic · University professor
Occupation content
Part of Education and training
What the work involves
- Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials
- Design assessments and mark student work with teaching assistants
- Supervise undergraduate, master's, and doctoral research projects
- Carry out research, write papers, and prepare grant applications
- Peer-review submissions and present at conferences
- Serve on admissions, curriculum, and examination committees
How people commonly enter
- Doctoral degree in the discipline
- Postdoctoral research or teaching fellowship before a continuing appointment
- Professional doctorate or master's plus senior practice experience in applied disciplines
Typical training: Postgraduate or professional degree
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Typical work context
Works independently · Desk based · Classroom · Team based · Involves travel
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Social (helping)
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Official sources
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Postsecondary Teachers · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Higher education lecturer · United Kingdom
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- ESCO — Occupations classification (European Commission) · European Union
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