Korean word

시간강사

Pronunciation

Romanizationsigangangsa

Meaning

  • nounpart-time lecturer

Example

그는 대학에서 시간강사로 가르치고 있다.keu neun tae ha ge seo si gan gang sa ro ka reu chi go it tta

He is teaching at a university as a part-time lecturer.

Illustration for 시간강사 (part-time lecturer)

More examples

학과에서는 다음 학기부터 시간강사를 더 뽑기로 했다.hak kkwa e seo neun ta eum hak kki bu teo si gan gang sa reul teo ppop kki ro haet tta

The department decided to hire more part-time lecturers starting next semester.

Core concept

A college or professional-school teacher who handles particular courses outside the regular faculty and is paid according to teaching hours.

Common phrases

  • 시간강사로 가르치다si gan gang sa ro ka reu chi da

    teach as a part-time lecturer

  • 시간강사 수업si gan gang sa su eop

    part-time lecturer's class

Similar words

강사kangsa: An instructor who leads lessons or training courses for a group of learners.
교수kyosu: A university academic whose main duties include teaching students and doing research.
겸임교수kyeomimgyosu: A university teacher who holds a separate main job and teaches there part-time.

Definition in Korean

대학이나 전문 교육기관에서 정규 교원이 아닌 자격으로 특정 과목의 강의를 맡아 수업 시간을 기준으로 가르치는 사람.tae ha gi na cheon mun kyo yuk kki gwa ne seo cheong gyu kyo wo ni a nin cha gyeo geu ro teuk jjeong kwa mo gui kang ui reul ma ta su eop si ga neul ki ju neu ro ka reu chi neun sa ram

Word origin

The word combines the Korean terms for time and lecturer, pointing to teaching arranged around class hours rather than a regular faculty position.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this word describes a teaching role and employment arrangement, not simply a short lecture or a brief class.

Other meanings

  • temporary lecturernoun

Opposites

  • 전임강사cheonimgangsafull-time lecturernoun
  • 정규교원cheonggyugyowonregular faculty membernoun

Related words

  • 강사kangsalecturernoun
  • 강사료kangsaryolecturer's feenoun

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