How does someone earn the tile of Professor?

Question

I know not all college or university instructors are professor's but some are, how do they get that title? Does it have to do with tenure?

Answer 1

It has to do with education (usually doctorate) and the assignment at the university. Professors are often on a tenure track and earn tenure after a short time.

Instructors do not.

Answer 2

Most universities have a career or tenure track that leads to the position of "Professor".

The track often includes different levels of instructor such as "Lecturer", "Assistant Professor", "Associate Professor", and "Professor".

Advancement varies from university to university, but they're very often tied to such things as the academic degree that you have (usually a Doctoral degree), the quantity, quality and nature of your research, publishing, and teaching, the amount of money you can bring to the university, the need the university has for your speciality, etc.

I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Generally the "tenure track" positions get the title professor. (Unless they are a visiting professor.)

Usually the tenure track starts at Assistant Professor, then Associate Professor, and finally Full Professor (or just "Professor").

Answer 4

Usual entry method is by applying for the post, which is a teaching post. The candidates must have "advanced" qualifications, the minimum including an MD qualification. Fellowships or memberships of a relevant specialist body eg Member of Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) or physicians MRCP. those are within UK systems...with similar in other western nations.

Answer 5

"Professor" is a job title, just like "Vice President" or "Manager".
Chairs (the position a professor holds)are usually endowed (donated) to a college and someone wins the job of "holding" that "chair". If you hold a chair, your job title is "Professor".

Answer 6

If you have a PHD and lecture at a university you are a professor i think