academicianship
n. C1 Advanced aca·demi·cian·ship
n. the state of being a member of an academic institution or the work of a university professor.
n. the state or status of being a member of an academic institution; the professional life or work of a university professor.
He spent his entire life in academicianship.
After years of research, she finally secured a position that allowed her to pursue her academicianship in full.
The transition from a research assistant to a full academicianship often requires a significant shift in focus from individual discovery to the mentorship of future scholars.