University Professor

University Professors are academic professionals who teach at colleges and universities. They usually teach at least one full class in the academic year and spend the rest of their time immersed in research and academic writing. University professors develop the curriculum for degrees and masters programs in their faculty and oversee the post-graduate and honours students.

As a university professor you could be delivering a key lecture, applying for research funding, meeting with an honours student to discuss their academic process, attending a faulty meeting, acting as an expert source for an upcoming media publication, or planning the academic calendar for the next semester.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $156,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a university professor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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Master of Education (Research)
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $56,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curriculum Developer Education Researcher University Professor
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Additional requirements may apply.
Curriculum Developer Education Researcher University Professor

Doctor of Engineering
On Campus, Online
36 months
$38,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Research Engineer Propulsion Engineer
University Professor Senior Project Manager Chief Engineer Product Development Engineer
+ 4 more
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Automation Engineer Research Engineer Propulsion Engineer University Professor Senior Project Manager Chief Engineer Product Development Engineer + 4 more

Master of Laws (Research)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Research Officer University Professor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Research Officer University Professor

Doctor of Philosophy
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 4 years
$0 - $156,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher University Professor Academic Researcher
Philosophy Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher University Professor Academic Researcher Philosophy Teacher + 1 more

Doctor of Education
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 4 years
$0 - $118,512
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
University Professor Principal Academic Researcher
Educational Administrator Superintendent Director of Education
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
University Professor Principal Academic Researcher Educational Administrator Superintendent Director of Education + 3 more

Master of Research
On Campus
18 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Officer Research Manager Research Assistant
University Professor Policy Analyst Data Analyst Program Evaluator Science Communicator Market Research Analyst Clinical Trial Coordinator
+ 7 more

Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher University Professor Educational Administrator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher University Professor Educational Administrator

Master of Specialist Teaching
Online
36 months
$13,881
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Special Education Teacher Education Coordinator Education Support Officer
Behaviour Support Specialist Instructional Leader Education Consultant University Professor Case Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Special Education Teacher Education Coordinator Education Support Officer Behaviour Support Specialist Instructional Leader Education Consultant University Professor Case Manager + 5 more

Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Researcher University Professor Policy Adviser
Legal Consultant Human Rights Advocate Legal Advocate
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Researcher University Professor Policy Adviser Legal Consultant Human Rights Advocate Legal Advocate + 3 more

Doctor of Professional Practice
Online
3 years
$58,824
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Adviser Policy Analyst University Professor
Research and Development Manager Program Manager Change Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Adviser Policy Analyst University Professor Research and Development Manager Program Manager Change Manager + 3 more
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Common questions

How much do University Professors earn?

University Professors command high salaries in the range of $3,000 per week ($156,000 annually) with opportunities to increase your income by publishing books, journal articles, academic and research papers.

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What are the job opportunities for University Professors?

There are more than 54,000 teaching staff at universities in Australia right now. This includes university professors, lecturers and tutors. This occupation has excellent prospects and is expected to grow by more than 16.6% over the next 5 years.

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How do I become a University Professor?

University Professors have post-graduate qualifications in their specialist field. They have professional-level writing and editing skills and highly developed critical thinking. To get started you’ll need at least one bachelor’s degree, then a masters, and PhD (generally in the same field of knowledge). To be offered tenure by a university you will need a portfolio of published research and academic papers, as well as an impeccable academic record.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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