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非常勤講師 (ひじょうきんこうし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
part-time lecturer ; contract teacher
Refers to a lecturer or teacher employed on a part-time or fixed-term contract, commonly at universities or language schools. Contrasts with 専任講師 (full-time lecturer).
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The salary of a part-time lecturer is often determined by the number of classes taught.
Kanji 勤 diligence, become employed, serve 講 lecture, club, association Similar words 専せん 任にん 講こう 師し 専任講師 is a full-time lecturer with a more stable position, while 非常勤講師 works part-time or on a contract basis.
非ひ 常じょう 勤きん 非常勤 is the broader term for part-time or non-regular employment; 非常勤講師 specifically refers to a teaching position.
Etymology Compound of 非常勤 (part-time, non-regular) and 講師 (lecturer, instructor). The term is straightforward and modern, with no obscure historical derivation.