What is praelector?

A praelector is an academic appointee who assists with the administration and teaching duties of a college or university. In some institutions, a praelector is a temporary position held by a graduate student or postdoctoral researcher who helps with supervision of undergraduate students. In others, the position is a permanent appointment held by more senior faculty members. Praelectors may be responsible for organizing academic events, overseeing student activities, and providing teaching support to professors. The term praelector is primarily used in the United Kingdom and is derived from Latin, meaning "one who reads before."