A university lecturer is a person who teaches and researches at a university. They are typically responsible for delivering lectures, leading seminars, and supervising student research. The term 'university lecturer' can be broken down into three parts: READER (6 letters), DON (3 letters), and DOCENT (6 letters). A READER is a senior academic position at a university, usually held by someone with a PhD or equivalent qualification. A DON is an informal term for a fellow or tutor at a university. A DOCENT is a university teacher who has the right to lecture and examine students.