en <div style=text-align: justify;><strong>Aims:</strong> Professional ethics <gwmw class=ginger-module-highlighter-mistake-type-3 id=gwmw-15548928533122077446530>plays</gwmw> an important role in all professions; however, it has more importance among faculty members of universities. The aim of the current study was to explore the components of professional ethics in teaching from the perspective of faculty members in Iran.<br> <strong>Participants & Methods</strong><strong>:</strong> This qualitative study was conducted in Sanandaj, Iran, in 2017. Using purposive sampling, 15 faculty members of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences with educational experience <gwmw class=ginger-module-highlighter-mistake-type-3 id=gwmw-15548928559639593781474>were included</gwmw> in the study. Data were collected through individual interviews, group discussions, and field notes; and they were analyzed by conventional content analysis. To confirm the accuracy and strength of the data, acceptability, <gwmw class=ginger-module-highlighter-mistake-type-1 id=gwmw-15548928579808584934399>confirmability</gwmw>, and transferability factors were taken into account.<br> <strong>Findings:</strong> The results of data analyses yielded four major themes, including “characteristics of professors”, “professors' capabilities”, “<gwmw class=ginger-module-highlighter-mistake-type-2 id=gwmw-15548928592458751425835>protect</gwmw> of respects”, and “promoting the university”.<br> <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The results of this study showed that in teaching, there are different aspects in the field of professional ethics of professors.<br> </div> Professional Ethics, University, Professors, Qualitative Research 95 102 http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-10928-6&slc_lang=en&sid=4 A. Fallahi arezofalahi91@gmail.com 1003194753284600117388 1003194753284600117388 Yes Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran B. Nemat Shahrbabaki 1003194753284600117389 1003194753284600117389 No Health Network of Sanandaj, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran R. Shahoei 1003194753284600117390 1003194753284600117390 No Nursing & Midwifery Department, Nursing & Midwifery Faculty, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran F. Aala 1003194753284600117391 1003194753284600117391 No Parasitology & Mycology Department, Medicine Faculty, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran S. Ahmadi 1003194753284600117392 1003194753284600117392 No Computer Department, Technical Faculty, Sanandaj University of Girly Technical Professional, Sanandaj, Iran