Historical Examples. 1  Those less than the very best frankly esteem it a privilege. 2  Accept them for a dowry; and allow me to claim one privilege in return. 3  It is not your privilege as a nation to speak of a distant past.  4 As she's my mare, perhaps I might have the privilege, said Dick.
You will need a doctoral degree to work as a lecturer at four-year colleges and universities, though specialties such as fine arts may only require a master's. A doctoral degree, made up of master's and Ph.D., requires that you complete a bachelor's program and takes a few years.
How to Become a College Professor. Teaching at a university is a rewarding career, but with a declining number of available positions, becoming a college professor isn't easy. More than 70 percent of all college faculty currently teach off the tenure track, meaning their future at the university is not stable. For many adjunct professors, getting an advanced degree is a path into poverty; more than 33,000 Ph.D. holders are currently on public assistance.