University professors and lecturers teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research at universities. University professors who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.

• Teach one or more university subjects to undergraduate and graduate students
  
• Prepare and deliver lectures to students and conduct laboratory sessions or discussion groups
  
• Prepare, administer and grade examinations, laboratory assignments and reports
  
• Advise students on course and academic matters and career decisions
  
• Direct research programs of graduate students and advise on research matters
  
• Conduct research in field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books
  
• May serve on faculty committees dealing with such matters as curriculum planning and degree requirements, and perform a variety of administrative duties
  
• May represent their universities as speakers and guest lecturers
  
• May provide professional consultative services to government, industry and private individuals.
  

University professors and lecturers specialize in a particular subject matter such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, sociology, business administration or law.

Postdoctoral fellow
University Professor

Lecturers are employed at public and private universities.