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.
He is scheduled to work at the university as a specially appointed lecturer from next academic year.
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.