Lecturer

Lecturer is an academic rank within many universities, though the meaning of the term varies somewhat from country to country. It generally denotes an academic expert who is hired to teach on a full- or part-time basis. They may also conduct research.

Duties and functions

Lecturers are often responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. This can involve leading seminars, tutorials and other forms of undergraduate teaching. In addition, lecturers can also be involved in the process of research and publication.

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the term lecturer is ambiguous and covers several academic ranks. The key distinction is between permanent/open-ended or temporary/fixed-term lecturers. A permanent lecturer in UK universities usually holds an open-ended position that covers teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities.

United States

In the United States, the term lecturer is used differently than in the UK. In the US, a lecturer is typically an adjunct professor who teaches part-time.

Australia and New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand, the term lecturer may be used informally to refer to anyone who conducts lectures at a university or elsewhere, but formally refers to a specific academic rank.

See also

• Professor
• Adjunct professor
• Academic ranks in the United Kingdom
• Academic ranks in the United States
• Academic ranks in Australia
• Academic ranks in New Zealand

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