Lecturer
In UK universities, a standard academic post below senior lecturer, reader and professor.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- School roles
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Related terms
- Professor United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
- In the US, a general title for a college teacher (assistant, associate or full professor). In the UK, the most senior academic rank.
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