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

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

Judith Mair, a visiting professor at Edinburgh Napier University says the festival of Hogmanay in Scotland goes back to pagan times.

From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025

As a result, says David Goldblatt, a British sportswriter and a visiting professor at Pitzer College in Claremont, Infantino’s actions have been shrewd, if occasionally humbling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 2025

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

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

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