Brazil
At the state universities the academic rank system is:
- Professor Titular (MS-6): equivalent to a "full professor" in the US
- Professor Associado (MS-5): must hold a Livre Docente title (equivalent to a German Habilitation)
- Professor Doutor (MS-3): must hold a doctorate; equivalent to an "assistant professor" in the US
- Professor Assistente (MS-2): must hold a master's or equivalent degree
- Auxiliar de Ensino (MS-1): only a bachelor's degree is required
In the federal universities the academic ranks receive other names:(In portuguese)
- Professor Titular
- Professor Associado, levels A, B and C (or I, II, III)
- Professor Adjunto, levels A, B, C and D (or I, II, III, IV)
- Professor Assistente, levels A, B, C and D (or I, II, III, IV)
- Professor Auxiliar, levels A, B, C and D (or I, II, III, IV)
More information: (In portuguese)
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