University Professor

A university professor teaches, researches, and helps run an academic institution. A usual week includes lecturing and leading discussions, preparing materials, grading, and meeting with students during office hours. Alongside teaching, you design and carry out research or scholarly projects, write papers or books, apply for grants, and mentor graduate students. You also serve on committees, review colleagues' work, and take part in decisions about courses and hiring. The balance between teaching and research depends on whether the school focuses on one or the other.