Cryptic crossword clue
Air-quality device hired if I’m working around university 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HUMIDIFIER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Air-quality device" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case air-quality device = humidifier.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HUMIDIFIER mean?

HUMIDIFIER noun
  1. A device that is used to increase the humidity of the air.

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