Professorship (Noun)
Meaning
The position of professor; "he was awarded an endowed chair in economics".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- After completing his PhD, he applied for the vacant professorship in mathematics at the prestigious university.
- The institution created a new professorship in computer science, funded by a generous donation from a tech entrepreneur.
- Her impressive research led to her appointment as a distinguished professorship in physics, the youngest in the university's history.
- Receiving a tenure-track professorship was the culmination of his hard work and academic dedication.
- A well-known economist, he accepted the esteemed professorship in finance, leaving behind his high-paying job in the industry.