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female professor
A woman who teaches and conducts research as the holder of a chair at a university or institution of higher education. It is the highest academic title for an office or position.
Die Professorin für mittelalterliche Geschichte hält heute ihre Antrittsvorlesung.
The professor of medieval history is giving her inaugural lecture today.
The ending '-in' is the typical German way to form the feminine version of job titles and terms for people. The masculine form is 'der Professor' (professor).
Sie ist die erste Professorin in der Geschichte dieses Instituts.
She is the first female professor in the history of this institute.
In an academic setting, the correct form of address is very important. A female professor is formally addressed as 'Frau Professorin' plus her last name.
Guten Tag, Frau Professorin Meier, haben Sie einen Moment Zeit?
Good afternoon, Professor Meier, do you have a moment?
A professor typically works at a university or institution of higher education. Common verbs are 'lehren an' (to teach at), 'forschen über' (to research), or 'eine Vorlesung halten' (to give a lecture).
Die Professorin forscht über die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels.
The professor researches the effects of climate change.
lecturer
Professorin and Dozentin can both refer to women who teach at an institution of higher education. Professorin, however, is an academic title for a woman who holds a professorship, while Dozentin is a more general term for a female lecturer or teacher. Use Professorin for this specific academic position and Dozentin for teaching without indicating that exact position.
Die Professorin mit eigenem Lehrstuhl forscht und hält heute eine Vorlesung.
The professor who holds her own chair conducts research and is giving a lecture today.
Die Dozentin hält heute einen Kurs an der Volkshochschule.
The lecturer is teaching a course at the adult education center today.
