The academic staff
Example: Academic staff includes teachers responsible for education delivery
Definition
The term "the academic staff" refers to the group of educators and scholars employed by an educational institution, primarily responsible for delivering lectures, conducting research, and supporting students’ learning and academic development.
Etymology
The phrase "the academic staff" combines 'academic,' derived from the Greek 'Akadēmia,' referring to Plato's school, and 'staff,' originating from Old English 'stæf,' meaning a rod or support, later used metaphorically for a group of employees. Together, they denote personnel involved in scholarly education.
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"The academic staff" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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