Many a German scholar had to endure penurious years as Privatdozent before achieving
a university position.Here's a URL about it, very interesting, but so long I nearly went blind
without finding the quote I wanted:
... At Bologna the most famous was the College
of Spain founded by Egidio ... recruiting of professors was provided for by the system of
Privatdozents, ie instructors ...
[url]www.newadvent.org/cathen/15188a.htm [/urk]