じょきょうじゅ助教授jokyouju
1.
A position held by an educator in higher education that assists a full professor in their responsibilities and duties. This title was historically used before being replaced with a different designation in the academic hierarchy.
2.
A former designation for a faculty member in universities or advanced educational institutions, positioned directly below a professor, focused on supporting the teaching and research objectives of the department.
3.
A title that indicated a rank within the academic staff at colleges, reflecting a role aimed at contributing to the educational process and facilitating the work of more senior professors, which was abolished in favor of a more modern equivalent.
Example:
私は教授です、いやもっと正確に言えば、助教授です。