Occupation university professor

University professors teach tertiary students in one or more subject areas and conduct research projects. They may also perform management tasks, e.g. preparing departmental budgets.

Tasks

• Plan and prepare university courses (graduate, undergraduate) in collaboration with other staff.
• Prepare and deliver lectures for university courses (graduate, undergraduate) and supervise other staff in conducting classes.
• Evaluate and grade graduate and undergraduate students' work and research.
• Read, review and discuss journal articles, books and papers.
• Participate in professional conferences, e.g. by delivering lectures, presentations, chairing sessions, etc..
• Initiate scientific research projects and gather funds.
• Conduct scientific research in field of specialisation, individually or by participating in a research group.
• Direct research projects of graduate students and staff.
• Publish research findings in scholarly journals or books.
• Perform management tasks, e.g. developing policy and preparing departmental budgets.
• Provide consultative services to external institutions or organisations, e.g. government or industry.

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