die Professur
Translation
professorship, chair
Examples
Sie hat eine Professur an der Universität angenommen.
She has accepted a professorship at the university.
Er bewirbt sich um die Professur für Geschichte.
He is applying for the professorship in history.
Grammar Patterns
to hold/accept a professorship ((for sth.)) Sie hat die Professur für Physik inne.
to apply ((for a professorship)) Er bewirbt sich um die Professur.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lehrstuhl, Dozentur
Etymology
From Latin 'profiteri' (to declare publicly). Related to 'Professor'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Professor' holding a 'Professur'. The '-ur' ending in German often indicates a feminine noun.