Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

assistant-professor

noun

/əˈsɪstənt prəˈfɛsər/

Definition

A faculty member at a college or university who holds a rank below that of a full professor and assists in teaching and research duties.

Examples

She was recently promoted to assistant professor in the biology department.
The assistant professor guided her students through complex research projects.
He works as an assistant professor and hopes to achieve tenure in the coming years.

Meaning

An assistant professor is typically an entry-level faculty position for individuals who are often in the early stages of their academic careers and are involved in teaching, research, and service to the academic community.