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NOC 41200 · TEER 1
University Professor and Express Entry: NOC 41200 (TEER 1)
41200
NOC 2021 code
1
TEER
$58.89
Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)
1
2026 EE categories
University professors and lecturers teach undergraduate and graduate students and carry out research. Department heads are included.
Express Entry fit
FSWPossible
TEER 0–3 work counts toward FSW.
CECPossible
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for CEC.
FSTNo
Not in an FST trade group.
Category-based rounds this occupation is listed for
| Category | Latest round | CRS | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Researchers with Canadian work experience Canadian experience | none yet | — | — |
What the work involves
Main duties
- Teach one or more subjects to undergraduate and graduate students
- Prepare and deliver lectures and run labs or discussion groups
- Set, give and mark exams and assignments
- Advise students on courses and careers
- Supervise graduate research
- Do research and publish findings; serve on faculty committees
Example job titles
- Botany assistant professor - university
- Computer science professor - university
- Engineering instructor - university
- English professor - university
- Food sciences department chairperson - university
- French language professor - university
- Geography department head - university
- Lecturer - university
Employment requirements
- Doctorate in the field of specialization for professors; master's degree for lecturers
- Professional licences may be needed when teaching future practitioners in regulated fields such as medicine, engineering or law
Official sources
- noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 profile 41200Checked 2026-10-01
- jobbank.gc.caJob Bank wages (Canada)Checked 2026-10-01
- jobbank.gc.caJob Bank job prospectsChecked 2026-10-01
- canada.caIRCC: Federal Skilled Trades eligibilityChecked 2026-10-01