What is a Short-Term Visitor Appointment? 

A visiting appointment  must have the below components:

  • some form of Rutgers compensation processed via the University's payroll system (at any faculty rank)
  • be for a specified period (not to exceed one year at a time)
  • upon recommendation of the Department and Dean

Short-Term Visiting Letter Request 

The letter requesting the appointment should be written by the host Department Chair (or, in the case of centers, from the Center Director) and addressed to the Interim Executive Deans James Masschaele and Susan Lawrence. 

The Short Term Visiting request should have the following information: 

  • Name of appointee
  • Title (All titles must begin with 'Visiting' i.e., Visiting Scholar, etc.)
  • Appointment dates
         Appointments may be made for a maximum of one year, and may be reappointed, or extended in subsequent years.
         A visiting appointment shall not exceed two successive years unless approved by the Division Dean.
  • Reason for visit
  • Faculty sponsor
  • Area of research/duties
  • Salary
  • CV must be attached to the request

SAS Contact Information

Jayla Jackson for Departments in Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences
Denise McNair-Sanders for Departments in Math and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Centers
Kisha Phillips - Human Resources Manager

School Administration Offices