academic rank

American  

noun

1. the rank of a faculty member in a college or university, as professor, associate professor, assistant professor, or instructor.

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Etymology

Origin of academic rank

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

"Our ultimate goal is to revolutionize catalysis, making it more accessible, efficient and environmentally friendly," said Halas, who is a University Professor, Rice's highest academic rank.

From Science Daily

The study team surveyed authors who published research from 2008 to 2017, asking about their manuscript submission experiences and academic rank.

From Science Magazine

That gap shrunk—but did not disappear—in follow-up studies that accounted for such factors as an applicant’s publication history, prior funding, age, academic rank, and how much research takes place at their institution.

From Science Magazine

Most promising are the changes at San Francisco’s Lowell High School, which will admit students via random lottery, and at Boston’s exam schools, which will admit students based on academic rank within their Zip code, ensuring that the schools will draw from the city at large, not just privileged neighborhoods.

From Washington Post

In cluster hiring, however, institutions often simultaneously advertise the availability of multiple positions, without specifying the specific field or academic rank.

From Science Magazine