Academic ranks in the context of "Docent"

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⭐ Core Definition: Academic ranks

Academic rank (also scientific rank) is the hierarchical rank of a teacher, researcher or other employee in a college, high school, university or research establishment. The academic ranks indicate relative importance and power of individuals in academia.

The academic ranks are specific for each country, there is no worldwide-unified ranking system. Among the common ranks are professor, associate professor (docent), assistant professor and lecturer/instructor.

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⭐ Core Definition: Academic ranks
Academic ranks in the context of Academic ranks in the United Kingdom

Academic ranks in the context of Academic ranks in the United Kingdom

Academic ranks in the United Kingdom are the titles, relative seniority and responsibility of academic staff employed in universities. In general the country has three academic career pathways: one focused on research, one on teaching, and one that combines the two.

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