Korean word

부교수

Pronunciation

Romanizationpugyosu

Meaning

  • nounassociate professor

Example

그 학교에는 부교수가 많다.keu hak kkyo e neun pu gyo su ga man ta

There are many associate professors at that school.

Illustration for 부교수 (associate professor)

More examples

그 대학에서 부교수로 재직하고 있습니다.keu tae ha ge seo pu gyo su ro chae ji ka go it sseum ni da

I am an associate professor at that university.

Core concept

A university faculty rank for a professor who teaches and researches independently while ranking below a full professor.

Common phrases

  • 부교수로 재직하다pu gyo su ro chae ji ka da

    serve as an associate professor

  • 부교수로 부임하다pu gyo su ro pu im ha da

    take up an appointment as an associate professor

Similar words

교수kyosu: A university academic who teaches students and advances knowledge through research.
정교수cheonggyosu: A senior university professorial rank for an established academic who leads teaching and research.
조교수chogyosu: A junior university professorial rank for an academic beginning independent teaching and research.
강사kangsa: An instructor who explains knowledge or methods and guides learners in a course or training program.

Definition in Korean

정교수를 보조하거나 독자적으로 강의와 연구를 수행하는, 정교수보다 낮은 대학 교수의 계급cheong gyo su reul po jo ha geo na tok jja jeo geu ro kang ui wa yeon gu reul su haeng ha neun cheong gyo su bo da na jeun tae hak kyo su ui kye geup

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines a term meaning deputy or auxiliary with a term meaning professor to form a lower professor rank.

Usage tips

  • In university documents, this title identifies a faculty rank, not a temporary helper or classroom assistant.

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