Visiting Faculty

Guidelines and Application

Appointments as visiting faculty are given to persons who are temporarily offering instruction at the University while on leave from another institution. Appointments may be made in the grades of visiting professor, visiting associate professor, and visiting assistant professor, depending on the qualifications of the officer. Appointments in these ranks are for full- or part-time service for a stated term of one year or less. These appointments are renewable but may not be held for more than two consecutive years without the prior permission of the Provost.

Visiting appointments are made in the grades of visiting professor of clinical (department), visiting associate professor of clinical (department), and visiting assistant professor of clinical (department), depending on the officer's clinical credentials. Appointments in these ranks are given to individuals who are temporarily serving at the University while on leave from another institution. They are for full- or part-time service for a stated term of one year or less, which is renewable. These appointments may not be held for more than two consecutive years without the prior permission of the Provost.

To be considered, you must facilitate the following:

  • Complete the Registration Form for Short-Term Visitors. This form must clearly state the purpose for which you will be visiting the University, the activities you will be engaged in while at the University and anticipated length of visit.
    • This must be signed by you and the faculty member sponsoring you.
  • Pay the administrative processing fee of $1,000 in the form of certified check to Columbia University Medical Center - Neurology.
  • Include an updated CV with your application.