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associate professor
An academic rank at Japanese universities, one step below a full professor. This title replaced the older term 助教授 in 2007.
田中准教授の授業を取った。
I took Associate Professor Tanaka's class.
彼女は去年准教授に昇進した。
She was promoted to associate professor last year.
経済学部の准教授として研究を続けている。
He continues his research as an associate professor in the Faculty of Economics.
Replaced the older title 助教授 (assistant professor) in 2007 as part of academic title reforms. The change aimed to align Japanese academic ranks more closely with international standards. The current academic hierarchy at Japanese universities is: 教授 > 准教授 > 講師 > 助教.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 准教授に就任する — to be appointed associate professor
- 准教授に昇進する — to be promoted to associate professor
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 助教授 — assistant professor (old title, replaced by 准教授 in 2007)
- 教授 — professor (full)
- 助教 — assistant professor (current lowest faculty rank)
- 講師 — lecturer