While the titles of “dr.” and “professor” often overlap, they are not always interchangeable Academy professors serve as military and academic leaders within their respective departments Not all professors have phds.
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Appointments in the professor series are for duty in departments of instruction and research, or in equivalent administrative units (e.g., colleges and divisions) with combined instruction and research functions
Any exception to this rule must be approved by the president.
The faculty handbook should be understood as detailing the terms and conditions of employment between the university and faculty members and is incorporated by reference in faculty employment contracts. To be eligible for appointment at the rank of professor, a faculty member must have a record of superior performance usually involving both teaching and research, or creativity or performance in the arts, or recognized professional contributions. Title and title code list of ladder rank and professor of teaching series
