Gōngzuò wǔ nián hòu, tā bèi tíshēng wéi fùjiàoshòu.
After five years he was promoted to associate professor.
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The Chinese academic ladder runs 助教 teaching assistant, 讲师 lecturer, 副教授, 教授 professor. In address, an associate professor is usually called 教授 after the surname, like a full professor.
