University Professor
A university professor is a qualified professional who teaches and carries out research activities within their domain of expertise, within a university academic setting. The professor carries out one or more courses within their field, and contributes towards creating a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. At the same time, the professor carries out research activities, and can take part in academic projects.
Salary
The salary of a university professor can vary depending on their academic position and their employment setting (private or public).
Working hours
40 hours/ week
Remote work possibility
Yes, partially
Types of employers
A university professor can work in Romania in various forms:
Professor within a public university
Professor within a private university
Responsibilities
Teaches one or more subjects within the university, depending on their specialization.
Carries out lessons adapted to the needs of the students and prepares educational materials
Assesses the progress of the students and offers constructive feedback
Coordinates research projects at the BA/ MA/ PhD level
Carries out and publishes research projects, both individually and as part of larger projects
In some cases, takes part in various administrative processes (for example, in admission commissions)
Collaborates with other professors, institutions or organizations to exchange good practices, as well as to identify common research opportunities
Sources: (1) + (2)
Skills
Pedagogical, academic and research skills
Mastery of teaching methods and the ability to adapt them according to the class level
The ability to identify and use various strategies to gain the students’ attention and facilitate learning
The ability to assess the educational progress of the students, analyze their needs and offer constructive feedback
Knowledge and mastery over the subjects they teach
Knowledge and mastery over research methods specific to their field and the ability to carry out own research projects
The ability to write academic articles
Communication and interpersonal skills
Verbal and written communication skills
The ability to adapt the communication style depending on the educational level, reactions and needs of each student
The ability to collaborate people from various domains of expertise
Networking abilities, for creating academic partnerships
Organizational, management and adaptability skills
The ability to manage the available time and balance teaching, research and administrative tasks
The ability to adapt to possible changes within the academic settings
The ability to manage and coordinate students, but also larger teams within academic projects
Sources: (1) + (2) + (3)
Qualifications
A person that wished to become a university professor has to go through the following steps:
Completion of bachelor’s and master’s studies, and obtaining a doctoral degree in the chose specialization
Progressively holding academic positions within higher education by meeting the minimum standards for each role, as approved by the university senate: university assistant, university lecturer, associate professor and full professor. The minimum standards cover both teaching and research activities. Positions are obtained through a competitive selection process. The role of university assistant can also be attained during doctoral studies. The positions of lecturer, associate professor and full professor require the completion of doctoral studies and the possession of a doctoral degree.
Obtaining the habilitation certificate by defending the habilitation thesis before the specialized committee appointed by the National Commission for the Certification of Academic Titles, Diplomas and Certificates.
Sources: (4)
What else you can do
Attending events dedicated to the education/ academic sector, including conferences, seminar and workshops.
Engaging in internships, practical training or volunteer work in educational organizations or schools, carrying out mentoring or research activities.
Searching for and accessing academic resources, modern teaching materials and specialized academic articles relevant to the field of study.
Attending public speaking courses.
Carrying out independent research and writing articles.
Sources: (2) + (3)
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