1.
lecturer, instructor
A person who gives lectures, especially at a university or educational institution.
講師 refers to a lecturer or instructor, typically at a university or other educational institution.
Common collocations:
- 非常勤講師 (part-time lecturer)
- 専任講師 (full-time lecturer)
- 特別講師 (special lecturer/guest speaker)
- 講師を務める (to serve as a lecturer)
Related academic ranks (in ascending order):
- 講師 (lecturer)
- 准教授 (associate professor)
- 教授 (professor)
Homophone: 公私 (public and private)