English–German
“professorship” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːɐ̯ˌʃtuːl/
Example
Er hat den Lehrstuhl an dieser Universität inne.
He holds a professorship at this university.
How to say “professorship” in German
“Professorship” in German is Lehrstuhl.
A university chair is both the professor's appointed position and the organized academic unit built around its research field.
Example sentences with Lehrstuhl
Sie wurde auf den Lehrstuhl für moderne Geschichte berufen.
She was appointed to a professorship in modern history.
Tips for using Lehrstuhl
- Professur is the broader term for a professorship, while Lehrstuhl often suggests a formally established chair with a defined field and staff.