full professor
Plural
full professors
1
a professor who has the highest rank in a university
A full professor is the highest rank a faculty member can achieve at a university or college. Full professors have extensive experience in teaching, research, and service to their academic community. They are recognized as experts in their field and often hold leadership roles within their department, such as guiding academic programs or mentoring junior faculty members. Full professors have typically published significant research and have made substantial contributions to their discipline. They are often involved in high-level decision-making and contribute to the overall direction and reputation of their institution.
- Dr. Smith was promoted to full professor after years of dedicated research and teaching.
- As a full professor, she mentors graduate students and leads research projects in her field.
- The university recognized his contributions to academia by granting him the title of full professor.
- Full professors have the responsibility to shape the curriculum and guide departmental policies.
- She received tenure and was promoted to full professor in recognition of her scholarly achievements.