👉 In education and administration, a subprofessorate is a position in a university or other educational institution that is not an academic department but rather a specialized staff member. These positions are typically responsible for teaching courses and supervising students in their studies. Subprofessorates may be located within a department, such as the Department of Psychology, or they can be assigned to specific courses, such as those taught by professors. Subprofessorates are often employed by universities and other educational institutions, and they