Definitions
- Referring to someone who teaches at a college or university but does not hold a permanent position. - Talking about someone who gives lectures or presentations on a particular topic or subject. - Describing someone who is hired to teach a specific course or set of courses for a limited time.
- Referring to someone who holds a permanent position as a teacher or researcher at a college or university. - Talking about someone who has achieved a high level of expertise in a particular field and is recognized as an authority in that area. - Describing someone who is responsible for teaching and conducting research in a specific department or discipline.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are titles given to people who teach at a college or university.
- 2Both involve teaching students and imparting knowledge.
- 3Both require a high level of education and expertise in a particular field.
- 4Both may be involved in conducting research and publishing scholarly articles.
- 5Both may be involved in advising and mentoring students.
What is the difference?
- 1Rank: Professor is a higher academic rank than lecturer.
- 2Tenure: Professor holds a permanent position while lecturer is usually hired on a temporary or contract basis.
- 3Expertise: Professor is recognized as an authority in their field while lecturer may not have the same level of recognition.
- 4Responsibility: Professor may have additional responsibilities such as conducting research, serving on committees, and advising students.
- 5Teaching load: Lecturer may have a heavier teaching load than professor.
Remember this!
Lecturer and professor are both titles given to people who teach at a college or university. However, the difference between lecturer and professor is their rank, tenure, expertise, responsibility, and teaching load. A professor holds a permanent position, is recognized as an authority in their field, and may have additional responsibilities beyond teaching. Whereas, a lecturer is usually hired on a temporary or contract basis, may not have the same level of recognition, and may have a heavier teaching load.
