Emeritus is an honorary rank bestowed on some retired University faculty. Not every retired faculty member has emeritus status, so do not use the terms interchangeably.
Use the construction “professor emeritus” not “emeritus professor.” The title should be in lowercase after the name; avoid constructions with the title before the name.
- John Williams was named professor emeritus of mathematics in 1980.
Emeritus and emeriti are the preferred singular and plural terms of professors of any gender. The feminine term “emerita” may be used given the context of the publication or the preference of the subject.
- The Department of History held a banquet to honor its professors emeriti.