(しどうきょういん)

しどうきょういん
noun
academic advisor, thesis supervisor
occupation
1. academic advisor, thesis supervisor
A professor who guides and supervises a student's research and academic progress.
指導教員(しどうきょういん)相談(そうだん)する
To consult with my academic advisor.
My research direction was decided based on my advisor's advice.
Before entering graduate school, you need to choose an academic advisor.

指導教員(しどうきょういん) is a compound of 指導(しどう) (guidance) and 教員(きょういん) (faculty member).

Alternative terms

  • 指導教授(しどうきょうじゅ): supervising professor
  • 担当教員(たんとうきょういん): faculty in charge
  • ゼミ先生(せんせい): seminar instructor (informal)

Common expressions