The term 'LIKE SOME PROFS' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: EMER (4 letters), TENURED (7 letters), ASST (4 letters), and ASSOC (5 letters). EMER stands for 'EMERITUS, ' which is a title given to a professor who has retired but is still allowed to teach classes. TENURED refers to a professor who has been granted tenure, meaning they have a permanent position at the university and are protected from dismissal without cause. ASST stands for 'ASSISTANT, ' which is a professor who is in the process of earning tenure. Finally, ASSOC stands for 'ASSOCIATE, ' which is a professor who has earned tenure but is not yet a full professor.