In academic contexts. In certain schools, colleges, and universities: a member of the governing body, usually also a senior instructor or academic…

In university contexts, frequently as a title. In some universities in continental Europe: a member of a board, or an individual official, having…

U.S. A member of a governing board of officials appointed to manage the affairs of a college or university, esp. Harvard College, Massachusetts.

A senior fellow of a college; a member of a council or deliberative assembly for managing the internal affairs of a college. Cf. seniority, n. 3.

In school and college use.

North American. A member of the governing board of a college or university, esp. a state one; also spec. a governor of the Smithsonian Institute…