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.
A general term for lecturer or instructor, not necessarily specially appointed or fixed-term.
A specially appointed professor, a higher rank than 特任講師.
A specially appointed associate professor, often equivalent in rank to 特任講師 in some institutions.
Compound of 特任 (specially appointed) and 講師 (lecturer). The term reflects the modern academic practice of fixed-term, project-based appointments.