noun
specially appointed lecturer; specially appointed associate professor
An academic position at a university or research institution, typically a fixed-term appointment for a specific project or purpose. The rank can vary from lecturer to associate professor level.
彼は来年度から特任講師として大学に勤める予定だ。
He is scheduled to work at the university as a specially appointed lecturer from next academic year.
その研究プロジェクトには特任講師が数名参加している。
Several specially appointed lecturers are participating in that research project.
Compound of 特任 (specially appointed) and 講師 (lecturer). The term reflects the modern academic practice of fixed-term, project-based appointments.