1. [N. Amer] Someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
   "The prof gave an engaging lecture on quantum physics";
   - professor [N. Amer]
    
2. [Brit, Cdn, informal] The highest ranking position for a university academic
   "After years of research and teaching, she was finally promoted to prof";
   - full professor [N. Amer], professor [Brit]

Derived forms: profs

Type of: academic, academician, faculty member

Part of: faculty [N. Amer], staff

Encyclopedia: Prof