Is 'assistant-teaching' connected by a hyphen or should it be two separate words? Thanks!

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It's usually two separate words.
Really? I thought it was hyphenated.
If "assistant-teaching" is used as an adjective, then it's hyphenated. Example: I have an assistant-teaching job next fall.

However, if it's used as a noun, it's not hyphenated.

Example: I'll be doing my assistant teaching next fall.