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University Professors  (NOC 4121)
Campbellton--Miramichi Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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

English professor, assistant professor, botany, associate professor, linguistics, chairperson, food sciences department, chairperson, physics department, department head, geography, lecturer – university, professor of computer science, professor of medicine, university instructor, engineering, university professor.

University professors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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 specialize in a particular subject matter such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, sociology, business administration or law.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bathurst, Campbellton, Miramichi, Beresford, Caraquet, Dalhousie, Saint-Quentin, Shippagan, Tracadie-Sheila

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Education & Job Requirements for University Professors in Campbellton--Miramichi Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

A minimum of a Master's degree is required for most part-time positions. Full-time positions typically require a doctoral degree with specialization in a particular field.

University professors who are also practitioners in their field of specialization, such as medicine, engineering, architecture, psychology, or law, must have the appropriate licences or certification.

Progression to senior positions within a department, faculty or university is possible with experience. Depending on the focus of the institution, preference may be given to job candidates who have published extensively and have proven teaching ability.

[Report Publication Date: 2009-03-12 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Skills Requirements

For additional information about Essential Skills, please visit: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/general/home.shtml

[Report Publication Date: 2009-12-09 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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Local Training

A doctoral degree in the field of specialization is required for this occupation.

TRAINING IN ENGLISH IN NEW BRUNSWICK:

UNB Fredericton (University of New Brunswick)
http://www.unb.ca/

UNB Saint John
Internet: www.unb.ca
http://www.unbsj.ca/registrar/

Mount Allison University, Sackville NB
http://www.mta.ca/

TRAINING IN FRENCH IN NEW BRUNSWICK:

Université de Moncton
http://www.umoncton.ca/

LINK TO LISTING OF UNIVERSITIES IN CANADA:

http://www.find-universities.com/canada/?gclid=CI6Zr_HIx6kCFQWA5Qod4U_jgQ

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-06-21 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

Please consult the New Brunswick and Canada tabs for more useful information related to education and job requirements.