Description
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.
Job Titles
- Botany assistant professor – university
- Computer science professor – university
- Engineering instructor – university
- English professor – university
- Food sciences department chairperson – university
- French language professor – university
- Geography department head – university
- Indigenous studies professor – university
- Lecturer – university
- Linguistics associate professor
- Physics department chairperson – university
- Professor of medicine – university
- University professor
Main 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.
Workplaces
- Colleges and universities
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Instructing
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
- Oral Communication: Oral Expression
Abilities
- Speech Clarity
- Verbal Ability
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Categorization Flexibility
Personal Attributes
- Analytical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Innovativeness
Similar Occupations
- Post-secondary teaching and research assistants (41201)
- College and other vocational instructors (41210)
- Other instructors (43109)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be Moderate for university professors and lecturers (NOC 41200) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The main drivers of employment growth in this occupation include student enrolment, government investments in education, and public and private funding for university research. Demand is supported by steady enrolment from domestic students and government investments in education and research, though the sharp decline in international student enrolment has created financial challenges for institutions which may serve to hamper growth prospects for this occupation. Sessional and tenure track positions are still being posted, including in areas like Indigenous studies and STEM (i.e. science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. For new graduates, opportunities are expected to arise as retiring faculty are replaced. A doctorate degree in the relevant discipline is typically required, and specialization in high demand fields such as computer science, engineering, and health sciences can improve prospects.
Here are some key facts about University professors and lecturers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 400 people work in this occupation.
- University professors and lecturers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Universities (NAICS 6113): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 82% of university professors and lecturers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 52% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 48% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: n/a
- bachelor’s degree: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 95% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $32.05 | $57.69 | $87.02 |
| Canada | $30.46 | $58.89 | $92.31 |
Training
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