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Ann225 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Temporary teacher

Hi,

I have already posted this question but I am still puzzled.

If a teacher teaches classes at a university but isn't employed there (he or she doesn't have a permanent job at the university), what do you call them? We call such people ‘externs’ but I know that this word has a slightly different meaning in English. Can I use one of these to describe my teacher?

"Peter (the teacher) won't attend the Matriculation ceremony for the new students as he's only a temporary instructor."

"Peter (the teacher) won't attend the Matriculation ceremony for the new students as he's here in a non-tenure track position."

Thank you.

  

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I believe the usual term is "visiting professor" (this also implies that he or she is employed at another University). Also, using the word teacher in place of professor in a university setting is unusual (to me anyway).

— Ivanhr

  • I believe the usual term is "visiting professor" (this also implies that he or she is employed at another University).
  • Also, using the word teacher in place of professor in a university setting is unusual (to me anyway).
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I believe the usual term is "visiting professor" (this also implies that he or she is employed at another University).


Also, using the word teacher in place of professor in a university setting is unusual (to me anyway).

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Ann225If a teacher teaches classes at a university but isn't employed there

They don't get any pay?

The best match term may be an adjunct professor / lecturer.

If they are bound by a private contract, then the term is a contract lecturer.
If they are employed by a different university, but on sabbatical; a guest lecturer.

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