OCCUPATION THESAURUS

PROFESSOR



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
A professor is an instructor in a college or university. Some co-teach with other instructors, teach in a classroom, or offer online education. The demand for online teaching offers many professors a more flexible schedule and the convenience of working from home.

Regardless of where classes take place, a professor's responsibilities include planning out their courses, giving lectures and presentations, grading tests and papers, interacting with students, and adhering to the codes of conduct and responsibilities set out by the institution to which they belong. If they're pursuing tenure, they may also conduct research in their area of study, seek publication, sponsor student groups or university programs, and sit on committees. Renowned professors might be invited to speak at events on campus as well as travel around the world to lead conferences or workshops on behalf of their school.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
A professor usually must hold a doctoral degree, but a master's degree may be sufficient for some universities and community colleges. Certain areas of education will have more competitors vying for an appointment, so having additional education, experience, accolades, or political clout can help a character win the position.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
LEADERSHIP, MULTITASKING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, RESEARCH, TEACHING, WRITING

HELPFUL POSITIVE TRAITS:
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HELPFUL NEGATIVE TRAITS:
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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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SOURCES OF FRICTION:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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TWISTING THE STEREOTYPE:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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