Faculty Exchange Guidelines

Guidelines for the Application

• Applications should be discussed with a faculty member at the host institution to agree on the content of the proposed courses and their fit within the department’s course offer

• Applications should be discussed with a faculty member at the host institution to agree on the content of the graduate seminar and lecture to be delivered and the dates on which they will be scheduled

• Application materials include the following documents and must be submitted in English on the application form at https://alliance.columbia.edu/form/visiting-professorship-applicati:
   
  • A statement of interest, including expected benefits for both institutions and potential long-term impact (student exchange opportunities, joint publications, joint research funding applications, development of dual degree programs)
     
  • A selection of proposed courses and a two-page, session-by-session description of each course’s content
     
  • Preferred term for residence and teaching at the partner institution
     
  • A full CV, including list of publications
     
  • A letter of invitation from the department/school or the faculty member sponsoring your visit signed by the Chair or the Dean
     
  • A letter of support from the relevant head of department or dean of the applicant’s home institution

• Preference will be given to applicants who are working or planning to work on a joint research project with colleagues at the host university. If relevant, please include a 1-page description of your research project. 

• Applications should include the name of a faculty member or administrative contact at the host institution

Inquiries and questions can be sent to Alliance at [email protected].