14.2. Appointment as Visiting Faculty

Harvard Medical School

Section 14 Table of Contents

Process:

Step 1: Department Head writes to the Dean requesting approval for a Visiting Faculty appointment

Department Administrator completes the QuickHire form in PeopleSoft. Please submit materials electronically in one (1) PDF to the OFA at: facappt@hms.harvard.edu

  • Nominating letter to include:
    • describing the need for the appointment
    • the expectations of the individual
    • the length of the appointment (not to exceed 12 months)
    • their current title and role at their home institution
    • documentation that they are on a leave of absence or Sabbatical from that role at their home institution
  • Candidate’s CV (does not need to be in the Faculty of Medicine format)
  • Academic Profile Form
  • Signed Visitor Participation Agreement
Step 2: OFA reviews submitted materials
  • The OFA reviews and renders a decision regarding the proposed appointment
Step 3: Notification of approval
  • Department Administrator has access to reporting data to confirm approval of the appointment
  • Department Administrator receives electronic notification when an HUID has been created in the Harvard University system (new to HU)

Last updated June 2024