Associate Professor

An Associate Professor is an academic rank at universities or colleges, typically above an Assistant Professor and below a Full Professor. This title is awarded to faculty members who have demonstrated significant achievements in teaching, research, and service to their institution. Associate Professors often have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and may hold tenure, which provides job security. They are involved in educating students, conducting research, publishing scholarly work, and contributing to their academic community. Achieving this rank usually requires a combination of experience, expertise, and contributions to one's field of study.