Docent
Docent
Docent (/ˈdoʊsənt/; from Latin docēns, present participle of docēre, "to teach") is a title at some European universities to denote a specific academic appointment within a set structure of academic ranks below professor (i.e., professor ordinarius). The term is derived from the Latin word docēre, meaning "to teach".
Usage
In many countries, the term docent is used as an academic title equivalent to a lecturer or assistant professor. It is a position for someone who has completed their doctoral studies and is qualified to teach at a university. In some countries, such as Germany and Sweden, a docent is a title that denotes a specific academic qualification, a step higher than a PhD but lower than a full professorship.
Related Terms
- Professor: A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes". Professors are usually experts in their field and teachers of the highest rank.
- Lecturer: A lecturer is an academic rank within many universities, though the meaning of the term varies somewhat from country to country. It generally denotes an academic expert who is hired to teach on a full- or part-time basis.
- Academic Ranks: Academic ranks are the titles, relative importance and power of professors, researchers, and administrative personnel held in academia.
- PhD: A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, Ph.D., or DPhil; Latin Philosophiae Doctor) is the highest university degree that is conferred after a course of study by universities in most countries. PhDs are awarded for programs across the whole breadth of academic fields.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Docent
- Wikipedia's article - Docent
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