Understanding and Appointing Visiting Faculty
Visiting Faculty are individuals who hold a doctoral degree and an academic appointment at another institution and who wish to visit Stanford while on leave from their home institution. They may be paid or unpaid, and must provide proof of leave. They are appointed for one year, renewable once.
Quick - What's My Visitor's Line? (chart) - Quick reference to identify the appropriate teaching title for an academic visitor.
What's My Visitor's Line? (document) - More details on differences between Visiting Scholars, Visiting Faculty and Consulting Faculty, with updates on Visiting Instructors and an FAQ.
Appointing and Reappointing Visiting Faculty
- Handbook - Description of Visiting Faculty ranks and policies, how to appoint them, documentation required.
- Checklist (Paid)
- List of required materials to appoint or reappoint a paid Visiting Faculty member. - Checklist (Unpaid) - List of required materials to appoint or reappoint an unpaid Visiting Faculty member.
- Appointment Form ("Green Form") - Application for Visiting Faculty (appointment or reappointment) - print on green paper.
- Application for J-1 Visa (DS-2019) - If the candidate requires a J-1 visa, read the whole page before clicking "Medical School Visiting Scholars and Visiting Faculty" at the bottom. J-1 visa holders may have only minimal patient contact.
- Sample Invitation Letter - Required for appointment - letter inviting the Visiting Faculty member and providing certain information about Stanford.
- Sponsor for SUNet ID - Department may sponsor Visiting Faculty for a SUNet ID; there is a free level of service which will allow them to obtain a courtesy card and other privileges. This link takes you to the sponsorship page.
Appointment requests for individuals who require J-1 visas must be submitted a minimum of two months before the start date requested (March 1 for May 1, e.g.).
