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

Example Sentences

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visiting professor

Two universities where Arday said he had been a visiting professor denied he ever held those roles, while Cambridge removed a reference to one of his degrees from his staff page.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Sir Cameron Mackintosh, the theatrical producer and theatre owner who created the visiting professor role, said he was "thrilled" that Blanchett had agreed to take on the role.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

That take seems unduly alarmist said David Goldblatt, a British sportswriter and sociologist who is a visiting professor at Pitzer College in Claremont.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026

To solve this problem, the research team adopted optical measurement techniques developed in the lab of Andrea Pickel, a visiting professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 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