visiting professor

American  

noun

1. a professor from another institution invited to teach at a university or college for a limited period, usually for a semester or one academic year.

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visiting professor British  

noun

1. a professor invited to teach in a college or university other than his own, often in another country, for a certain period, such as a term or year

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Etymology

Origin of visiting professor

First recorded in 1945–50

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visiting professor

"Carbonaceous chondrites of the Ornans class are definitely not like the typical meteors you find in museum collections," says Dr. Philippe Claeys, who worked on the study as a visiting professor at UBC.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett has been announced as a new visiting professor at the University of Oxford.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

The relationship between civilization and energy is the subject of “The Powerful Primate,” by Roland Ennos, a visiting professor of biological sciences at the University of Hull in England.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026

Oxford University visiting professor Jose Manuel Puente said easing sanctions would improve expectations and attract US and global investment.

From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026

“It’s a big deal to be offered this visiting professor fellowship,” Mom said.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez