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

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

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

Dr James Wright, an AI specialist and visiting professor at Queen Mary University of London, spent seven months observing them.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

“My dad’s going to be a visiting professor for a year at the University of Chicago. I think they’re interested in hiring him.”

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz