associate professor

noun

: a member of a college or university faculty who ranks above an assistant professor and below a professor
associate professorship noun

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Annelise Finegan is academic director and clinical associate professor of translation at New York University. Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026 Even consumer goods in China are increasingly oriented towards dining and social activities, Bruce Pang, adjunct associate professor at CUHK Business School, said in Chinese remarks translated by CNBC. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026 Protein Powder Ingredients That Can Cause Digestive Issues Whey protein, made from dairy, is the most common type of protein powder, according to Natalie Allen, RD, a clinical associate professor of nutrition and dietetics at Missouri State University. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026 Bethany Everett, PhD, an associate professor and sociologist at the Ohio State University in Columbus, says the declines don’t surprise her. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for associate professor

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of associate professor was in 1819

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“Associate professor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associate%20professor. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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