Professorship (noun)

The position or status of being a professor, typically in a college or university.

Origin:

From the latin professus, meaning "to declare openly" and -ship, meaning "state or condition" . it was first used in english in the 19th century.

Examples:

1. He was offered a professorship at the prestigious university.
2. She was awarded a professorship in recognition of her outstanding research achievements.
3. He always wanted to achieve the professorship in his field of study.
4. The professorship is a lifetime appointment.
5. He was given a professorship in the Department of English.