University Professors - NOC code 4121

If you are interested in working as a University Professor and Lecturer in Canada, you will be pleased to know that the job outlook for your occupation in Canada is extremely positive. You can use this overview of the Canadian employment prospects in your field to start planning your immigration and settlement in Canada.

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NOC 4011 - Click here for a description of the occupation and duties of University Professors and Lecturers:

University Professors and Lecturers teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research at universities and degree-granting colleges. University professors who are heads of departments are included.

(Description from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's National Occupation Classification, used by Canadian immigration officers, to assess an applicant's work experience.)

Teach one or more university subjects to undergraduate and graduate students
Prepare and deliver lectures to students and conduct laboratory sessions or discussion groups
Prepare, administer and grade examinations, laboratory assignments and reports
Advise students on course and academic matters and career decisions
Direct research programs of graduate students and advise on research matters
Conduct research in field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books
May serve on faculty committees dealing with such matters as curriculum planning and degree requirements, and perform a variety of administrative duties
May represent their universities as speakers and guest lecturers
May provide professional consultative services to government, industry and private individuals
University professors specialize in a particular subject matter such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, sociology, business administration or law

NOC 4011 - Click here for some example job titles for University Professors and Lecturers:

agriculture professor – university
anatomy professor – university
anthropology professor – university
archaeology professor – university
Asian studies professor – university
assistant professor – university
assistant professor, botany – university
assistant professor, history – university
associate professor – university
associate professor, linguistics
astronomy professor – university
bacteriology professor – university
biochemistry professor – university
biology professor – university
biomechanics professor – university
botany professor – university
business administration professor – university
chairman/woman, food sciences department – university
chairman/woman, geography department – university
chairman/woman, linguistics department – university
chairman/woman, physics department – university
chairman/woman, theology department – university
chairman/woman, visual arts department – university
chairperson, food sciences department – university
chairperson, geography department – university
chairperson, linguistics department – university
chairperson, physics department – university
chairperson, theology department – university
chairperson, visual arts department – university
chemical engineering professor – university
chemistry professor – university
civil engineering professor – university
classics professor – university
computer science professor – university
criminology professor – university
dentistry professor – university
department chairman/woman – university
department chairperson – university
department head – university
department head, food sciences – university
department head, geography – university
department head, linguistics – university
department head, physics – university
department head, theology – university
department head, visual arts – university
drama professor – university
economics professor – university
education professor – university
electrical engineering professor – university
engineering and architecture professor – university
engineering professor – university
English professor – university
fine arts professor – university
food science professor – university
forestry professor – university
full professor – university
geography professor – university
geology professor – university

geophysics professor – university
history professor – university
humanities professor – university
hygiene professor – university
industrial engineering professor – university
journalism professor – university
laboratory technology professor – university
language professor – university
law professor – university
lecturer – university
library science professor – university
life sciences professor – university
linguistics professor – university
literature professor – university
mathematics professor – university
mechanical engineering professor – university
medical sciences professor – university
medicine professor – university
metallurgical engineering professor – university
metallurgy professor – university
meteorology professor – university
music professor – university
natural sciences professor – university
nursing professor – university
oceanography professor – university
pharmacy professor – university
philosophy professor – university
physical sciences professor – university
physics professor – university
physiology professor – university
political science professor – university
professor emeritus – university
professor of computer science – university
professor of medicine – university
professor, university
psychiatry professor – university
psychology professor – university
public administration professor – university
public health professor – university
recreology professor – university
religion professor – university
sculpture professor – university
social sciences professor – university
social work professor – university
sociology professor – university
surgery professor – university
teacher – teacher's college
university department head
university instructor, engineering
university professor
university professor, engineering
university professor, English
urban planning professor – university
veterinary medicine professor – university
visiting professor – university
visiting scholar – university
zoology professor – university

Why your job prospects in Canada are excellent:

Fewer graduate students are leading to professor shortages nation-wide because this is the pool that usually fills University Professor vacancies.
A rise in distance education may also have a large impact, increasing the demand for University Professors able to teach in a "virtual" environment.
Around half of the country's 40,000 professors are on the retirement track and will need to be replaced with other academics.
Both the government and the private sector are also seeking more highly educated employees, which in turn creates a need for more professors.
This occupation has serious shortages in particular disciplines, such as engineering, computer science and medicine.
Spending on university research has more than doubled over the last decade or so. This significant increase in spending has promoted employment growth in this occupation, and the positive trend is expected to continue in the next few years.
In response to this situation, a number of universities offer to pay their most promising students' doctoral or postdoctoral tuition fees in exchange for a commitment to teach subsequently in their institution for a certain number of years.
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials provides information on the requirements to work as a University Professor in Canada http://www.cicic.ca.

Find out about the salary ranges for University Professors and Lecturers in different Canadian cities with our Canada Salary Calculator

Some areas in Canada where your occupations is in demand:

The current outlook for this occupation nation-wide is good. Here are some examples of areas in Canada that are in need of University Professors:

Winnipeg, Manitoba

While there are employment opportunities in all regions of the province, a large proportion of jobs in this occupation are located in Winnipeg.
Major employers include: University of Manitoba, Canadian Mennonite University, St. Andrews College University, and the University of Winnipeg.
University Professors are highly in Manitoba, especially for those in the specialties of Management, Medicine, Information Technology, and Engineering.
Hiring is often international in this occupation, and retirements over the next few years are expected to create an unusually high demand.

Ottawa, Ontario

Increased government funding for education and research, as well as employers requiring a more highly trained work force, mean that job creation in this industry is increasing.
Major employers in the Ottawa region include: Carleton University, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Université Saint-Paul, University of Ottawa, University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
While the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers will contribute to job creation.

Toronto, Ontario

Employment prospects for University Professors in the Greater Toronto Region are good.
Major employers in this region include: University of Toronto, York University, Ryerson University, and Ontario College of Art and Design.
University enrolment in Ontario has been rising over the past decade, leading to a greater need for University Professors.
Professors will need to keep on top of technological advances as distance education and online learning become more prevalent.

Kingston, Ontario

Employment prospects in the Kingston area are good for University Professors.
Major employers include: Queen’s University, Royal Military College of Canada.
Enrolment in post-secondary education is rising, driving the need for more university professors.

Waterloo (Ontario)

Employment opportunities in this region are expected to be good for 2010.
Major employers include: University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Guelph.
Opportunities will be particularly good in the following disciplines: Engineering, Arts, Clinical Studies, Environmental Studies, Applied Health Sciences and Mathematics.
Population growth and rising educational requirements are reflected in increasing university enrolments, contributing to an increased need for University Professors.

London, Ontario

The employment prospects for University Professors are good in the London area, where rising post-secondary education among the population is fuelling the demand for more University Professors.
Major employers include: The University of Western Ontario, and King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario.

Edmonton, Alberta

Employment prospects for University Professors in Edmonton are good.
The University of Alberta is the major employer in the area.
With student enrolment increasing in recent years and many university professors approaching retirement, there are increased employment opportunities in this field.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

The future employment outlook for University Professors in Halifax is expected to be good over the next 5 years.
Major employers include: Atlantic School of Theology, Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University, NSCAD University, Saint Mary’s University, and University of Kings College.

Moncton, New Brunswick

Employment prospects are positive, and the numbers of job vacancies in this field have increased in the Moncton area.
Major employers in the area include: Mount Allison University, Université de Moncton, and Crandall University.

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