(こうし)

こうし
noun
lecturer, instructor
1. lecturer, instructor
A person who gives lectures, especially at a university or educational institution.
He is a university lecturer.
I work as a part-time lecturer.
We invited a famous lecturer and held a seminar.

講師(こうし) refers to a lecturer or instructor, typically at a university or other educational institution.

Common collocations:

  • 非常勤(ひじょうきん)講師(こうし) (part-time lecturer)
  • 専任(せんにん)講師(こうし) (full-time lecturer)
  • 特別(とくべつ)講師(こうし) (special lecturer/guest speaker)
  • 講師(こうし)(つと)める (to serve as a lecturer)

Related academic ranks (in ascending order):

  • 講師(こうし) (lecturer)
  • 准教授(じゅんきょうじゅ) (associate professor)
  • 教授(きょうじゅ) (professor)

Homophone: 公私(こうし) (public and private)