A professor is an academic rank at universities and other post-secondary educational and research institutions. Professors are experts in their field and are responsible for teaching courses, conducting research, and publishing scholarly articles. They also mentor students and participate in university governance. Becoming a professor typically requires a doctoral degree and significant experience in research and teaching.

• Responsibilities: Teaching, research, mentoring, university service.
• Skills: Subject matter expertise, teaching skills, research skills, communication skills.