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A professor's understudy who does the teaching but skips the tenure and the parking spot.
means Someone who delivers university lectures, often on contract, without the job security or research clout of a full professor.
from From Latin lectura, a reading — back when teaching literally meant reading a manuscript aloud to students too poor to own books.
rank realityOften below professor, frequently on temporary contracts.
british flipIn the UK, lecturer is a respected permanent academic post.
original meaningOnce just meant one who reads aloud.