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chair
A professor's established position at a university, including the associated duties in research and teaching as well as the related staff and resources.
Sie hat seit letztem Semester den Lehrstuhl für Germanistik inne.
She has held the chair of German studies since last semester.
teaching chair
Historically, the term for the raised seat or chair (cathedra) from which a teacher or professor taught.
Im mittelalterlichen Hörsaal sprach der Magister von seinem Lehrstuhl zu den Studenten.
In the medieval lecture hall, the master spoke to the students from his teaching chair.
The word is made up of 'lehren' (to teach; stem: 'Lehr-') and 'der Stuhl' (chair). It originally referred to the teacher's physical chair, from which he taught.
Von seinem Lehrstuhl aus hatte der Professor den ganzen Hörsaal im Blick.
From his teaching chair, the professor had a view of the entire lecture hall.
Today, 'Lehrstuhl' (chair) almost always refers to a professor's position at a university, not the physical chair. The literal meaning is now used only in historical contexts.
Die Universität hat einen neuen Lehrstuhl für künstliche Intelligenz geschaffen.
The university has created a new chair for artificial intelligence.
In a university context, a Lehrstuhl is often combined with verbs such as 'innehaben' (to hold), 'leiten' (to head), or 'bekommen' (to get). A person is 'auf einen Lehrstuhl berufen' (appointed to a chair).
Professor Müller hat den Lehrstuhl für Neuere Geschichte inne.
Professor Müller holds the chair of modern history.
To specify the subject area, use 'für' (for), e.g. 'Lehrstuhl für Physik' (chair of physics). The associated university is given with 'an' (at), e.g. 'Lehrstuhl an der TU München' (chair at the Technical University of Munich).
Er leitet den Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre an der Universität Köln.
He heads the chair of business administration at the University of Cologne.
institute
Institut and Lehrstuhl are units for research and teaching at a university or college. A Lehrstuhl is tied to a professor's position, together with its staff and resources. An Institut is usually a larger institution and can include several Lehrstühle, although the exact organization depends on the university or college.
Der Lehrstuhl von Professor Weber beschäftigt drei wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter.
Professor Weber's chair employs three research associates.
Das Institut für Sprachwissenschaft vereint mehrere Forschungsgruppen.
The Institute of Linguistics brings together several research groups.
