If you're working at a university, how old generally are full professors of engineering when they are first promoted to full professor (not asst. or assoc. professor)
2007-09-03 11:05:36 · 2 answers · asked by T F 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It isn't a function of age -- but of how much you publish.
That being said -- most people who get a PhD are between 26 and 30 when they get their degree. At most schools, the tenure clock is six years -- so they will be between 32-36 when they get promoted to Associate Professor. That would put them in their late 30s to mid 40s when they get promoted to full professor.
2007-09-03 11:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister-in-law just got it after seven years at one of the top 10 schools. My understanding is a lot of people don't get it at all and the average is twelve years. My brother has been at the same school for seven years and doesn't have it.
My sister-in-law is one of those people that is always way ahead of everyone else.
2007-09-03 18:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋