PROFESSORSHIP

What is a Professor?

A professor is someone who instructs students in a wide variety of academic and vocational subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books. They work in public and private colleges and universities, professional schools, junior or community colleges, and career and vocational school

What does a Professor do?

Professors typically do the following:

• Teach courses in a wide variety of subjects, such as chemistry, culinary arts, and nursing
• Work with students who are studying for a degree or a certificate or certification or are taking classes to improve their knowledge or career skills
• Develop a curriculum for their course and ensure that it meets college and department standards
• Plan lessons and assignments
• Assess students’ progress by grading papers and tests
• Advise students about which classes to take and how to achieve their goals
• Stay informed about changes and innovations in their field
• Conduct research and experiments to advance knowledge in their field
• Supervise graduate students who are working toward doctoral degrees
• Publish original research and analysis in books and academic journals
• Serve on academic and administrative committees that review and recommend policies, make budget decisions, or advise on hiring and promotions within their department

Professors specialize in any of a wide variety of subjects and fields. Some teach academic subjects, such as English or philosophy. Others focus on career-related subjects, such as law, nursing, or culinary arts.

Professors usually work for large universities. In this setting, they often spend a large portion of their time conducting research and experiments and applying for grants to fund their research. Frequently, they spend less time teaching. Classes may be taught by graduate teaching assistants, who are supervised by a professor. Professors may teach large classes of several hundred students (usually with the help of several graduate teaching assistants), small classes of about 30 to 40 students, seminars with just a few students, or laboratories where students practice the subject matter. They may work with an increasingly varied student population as more part-time, older, and culturally diverse students are coming to postsecondary schools.

Professors keep up with developments in their field by reading scholarly articles, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. To gain tenure (a guarantee that a professor cannot be fired without just cause), they must do research, such as experiments, document analysis, or critical reviews, and publish their findings. Full-time professors, particularly those who have tenure, often are expected to spend more time on their research. They also may be expected to serve on more college and university committees. Part-time professors, often known as adjunct professors, spend most of their time teaching students.

To be awarded a Professorship status in our University, send an email to: unibrazonline@gmail.com tell us why you think you qualify to be a Professor, and attach all relevants documents, publications and credentials.