There was already a question with professor, but is this used in Belgium? It therefore only concerns the titles of doctor and professor and the differences in position.
Asker: Tom, 19 years old
Answer
Doctor refers to an academic title; it is a diploma that is obtained on the basis of submitting and defending a dissertation within a specific field. Professor refers to a position within the university: it can be a lecturer, senior lecturer, full professor or full professor. Possession of a doctorate is, unless very exceptional, a minimum condition for holding a position as a professor.
Answered by
prof. Dr. Mary DeBee
Social welfare/social work
university of Ghent
http://www.ugent.be
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