The term professor was first used in the late 14th century to mean 'one who teaches a branch of knowledge'. The word comes "...from Old French professeur (14c.) and directly from [the] Latinprofessor[, for] 'person

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A professor is an accomplished and recognized academic. In most Commonwealthnations, as well as northern Europe, the title

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Professors are qualified experts in their field who generally perform some or all the following tasks:
• Managing teaching, research, and publications in their departments (in countries where a professor is head of a department);

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In a number of countries, the title "research professor" refers to a professor who is exclusively or mainly engaged in research, and who has few or no

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Traditional fictional portrayals of professors, in accordance with a stereotype, are shy, absent-minded individuals often lost in thought. In many cases, fictional professors are socially or physically awkward. Examples include the 1961 film

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The title has been used by comedians, such as "Professor" Irwin Corey and Soupy Sales in his role as "The Big Professor". In the past, pianists in saloons and other rough environments have been called "professor". The puppeteer of a Punch and Judyshow

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A professor typically earns a base salary and a range of employee benefits. In addition, a professor who undertakes additional roles in their institution (e.g., department chair, dean,

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