Toronto Chair is occupied by one individual at a time as Lakehead has a rotating position for scholars from Finland.
The University of Minnesota has held the Government of Finland and David and Nancy Speer Visiting Professorship in Finnish Studies from 1989.
The chair was established in with the joint efforts of the Government of Finland, University of Minnesota, and Mr. David Speer.
The following persons have been visiting in the position in the previous years.
Full academic years: Visiting professors on the internet: