visiting professor

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.

visiting professor

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of visiting professor¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

King's College London, where Mr Lowe was a visiting professor in war studies, said the acclaimed photojournalist would be "deeply missed".

From BBC

Storey has made some career moves outside of cycling – she is a visiting professor at Manchester Metropolitan University, and earlier this year was named president of cricket club Lancashire.

From BBC

Dr. Nicole Avena, an assistant professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai Medical School and visiting professor of health psychology at Princeton University, was not involved in the study.

From Salon

“Ultimately it offers Ukraine the prospect of staying in the war this year,” said Michael Clarke, visiting professor in war studies at King’s College London.

From Seattle Times

His prestigious roles in the UK include honorary visiting professor at Cardiff Medical School.

From BBC