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a person who teaches at a college or university on a part-time or temporary basis, typically without tenure or a permanent position
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The university hired an adjunct professor to teach the advanced mathematics course.
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My neighbor is an adjunct professor at the local community college.
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I heard that adjunct professor is really chill and easygoing.
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In the world of academia, being an adjunct professor can sometimes feel like being a temporary placeholder.