CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A FULLY FUNDED POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

 

The Copperbelt University (CBU) is a public university located in the Copperbelt Province, Zambia. In October 2020, the University secured funding for the Professorial Chair in Environment and Development in honour of Oliver R Tambo, called Oliver R Tambo African Research Chair Initiative (ORTARChl), through the successful research proposal entitled “Developing Models for Mining Landscape Restoration and Management of Pollution associated with Mining in Zambia “ to National Research Foundation of South Africa. ORTARChI is an initiative of South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), in partnership with the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation (OATF), Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and seven councils of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI). The CBU ORTARChI Chair, together with other ORTARChI Chairs in sub-Saharan Africa, will focus on training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as the next generation of research leaders in a number of subject areas. The ORTARChI Chair at Copperbelt University has two thematic areas namely; Socio-ecological landscape, and Mining pollution and remediation.

 

The Copperbelt University is hereby requesting for applications for Post-Doctoral position that will focus on socio-ecological landscape studies under the ORTARChI Chair of Environment and Development.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POST-DOC DELIVERABLES

  • Assist the Research Chair in developing research concepts to be undertaken for a particular research year.
  • Plan and carry out independent research focused on social and ecological studies with a research focus on;
    • Coppice response to disturbance
    • Coppice dynamics and water relations
    • Coppice modelling
    • Socio-economic studies

 

  • Restoration of degraded landscapes
  • Supervise postgraduate students at both and PhD levels registered in the socio- ecological landscape thematic area, especially in the context of fieldwork, data handling and analysis, as well as manuscript development.
  • Write competitive grant proposals to attract research
  • Publish at least five (05) journal articles in international peer reviewed journals of good reputation (Target impact factor of 2 or better) per year as first author.
  • Disseminate research results at international conferences and be able to build beneficial research networks within the country, region and beyond.
  • Carry out administrative duties that may be assigned to you by the Research

 

Qualifications and qualities:

 

  • A PhD and Master’s degrees in Forest Ecology or related studies
  • Good publications reflective of the expertise needed
  • Competence in GIS and remote sensing
  • Strong background in biostatistics (knowledge and understanding of the R statistical package applications in ecological assessment)
  • Team player
  • Able to work independently
  • Able to effectively communicate in English (both in writing and orally) their research to colleagues and the scientific community.
  • Able to conduct field work

 

Employment conditions and duration of the contracts

 

  • The initial appointment is for the period of 1 year with the possibility for renewal based on the performance.
  • Remuneration will be in accordance with the Copperbelt University conditions of Service for post-docs
  • The post-doc researchers will work under the supervision of the Research Chair

 

Application Requirements

 

Applicants should have completed their PhD no more than three years before starting their fellowships. The applicants are expected to take up their positions by 30th October, 2025. To apply, please submit the following documents:

  1. Cover letter
  2. A detailed curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications
  • Certified academic transcripts and certificates
  1. A brief description of your research interests (1000 characters )
  2. A description of your scientific goals for the fellowship (5000 characters ).
  3. Two names of academic referees from credible institutions that can easily be contacted to provide reference for the candidate.

The application should be addressed to the undersigned not later than 20th September, 2025:

ORTARChI Chair of Environment and Development The Copperbelt University

P.O. Box 21692

Kitwe, Zambia

 

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Contacts:

 

For     questions     and     further     details,     contact      Dr     Theodore     M      Mwamba (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS

 

  1. To be eligible to present himself for examinations in a paper, course or subject, a candidate must have been enrolled and registered as a student in the University and must have duly performed the work required for the semester/academic year.

 

  1. The examinations shall be held at the end of each semester/academic year except that:

 

A student who has been prevented by illness or other acceptable reasons from presenting himself/herself for any ordinary sessional examinations  and who satisfies the Senate that it would be great hardship for him/her to wait for the next ordinary sessional examinations may apply to the Senate to grant him/her a deferred examination.

 

  1. The examination shall comprise such written, oral and practical tests as the Boards of Studies may determine. The departments shall advise the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs of any change in dates and/or times of any examinations.

 

  1. No candidate may be examined in any paper, course or subject at any time other than that set down in the time-table.  The departments shall advise the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs of any change in dates and/or times of any examination.

 

  1. No candidate shall be allowed into the examination hall later than thirty minutes after beginning of the examinations nor to leave the examination hall until thirty minutes have elapsed from the beginning of the examinations and then only with permission of the Chief Invigilator and upon handing in his/her script.

 

  1. No candidate shall be allowed into the examination hall before presenting his student identity card and examination  

      Slip.

 

  1. The Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs Office staff shall ensure that:

 

                    (i)     A candidate must be at the examination venue one hour before start of the examination.

 

(ii)    A candidate is not allowed into the examination hall if he/she does not possess both his/her student identity card and examination slip.

 

(iii)   The Student Identification number and name of candidate on the official identify card matches with the computer number and name of the candidate’s examination slip.

 

(iv)  All candidates must surrender any unauthorised material before being allowed entry into the      examination hall including hats, mobile phones, IPods, Headsets, Mp3 players.

 

(v)   No wrist watches of any kind will be allowed into the examination venue.

 

(vi)   Excessive layers of clothing are not permitted in the examination room.

 

(vii)   The University reserves the right to search a candidate for any unauthorised material before being allowed entry into the examination hall.

 

(viii)  The course code and the computer number and name of candidate Appear on the Examination

             attendance register.

 

(ix)   Other materials may be permitted in the examination hall if a candidate has authorisation and certificate to use electronic calculators (provided that calculator covers are not brought into the Examination hall) and any other materials including text-books and other equipment.

 

 

  1. Where a candidate has to seek proof of identity after being denied entry into    the examination hall, the thirty minutes regulation on punctuality shall still apply.

 

  1. In case of emergency the Chief Invigilator may give permission to a candidate to leave the examination hall and under such circumstance the candidate shall be accompanied by an officer assigned by the Chief Invigilator.

 

  1. No candidate shall leave the writing desk until after the invigilators have collected all the scripts and the Chief Invigilator has given permission.

 

  1. Candidates shall be allowed to read the examination paper for a period  of five minutes before the examinations commence, but may not begin writing their answers until the Chief Invigilator announces that they may do so.

 

  1. No candidate shall bring with him/her into the examination hall any written, printed or other matter except by the direction of the examiner. All paper used during the examination must be handed to the Chief Invigilator.

 

  1. No candidate shall communicate with another in the examination hall.

 

  1. No candidate shall continue writing an answer after the Chief Invigilator has announced the expiry of time. In no circumstances shall any time over and above the time allocated to any paper be allowed to Candidates for reading over or making amendments or additions to their scripts.

 

  1. A candidate who falls sick in the examination hall shall report to the Chief Invigilator who in return shall advise the candidate to seek medical attention. The Chief Invigilator shall provide a written report to support the candidate’s application for a deferred examination.

 

  1. Application for a deferred examination on behalf of a candidate who is unable to make an application himself/herself shall be submitted together with supporting medical certificate or other evidence to the Dean of the School before the date of the examination.

 

  1. Candidates shall write their Student Identification Numbers on every answer book but must not write their names.

 

  1. Answer books not bearing candidates’ Student Identification Numbers shall not be marked.

 

  1. Answer Books bearing candidates’ names shall not be marked.

 

  1. Instructions for Invigilation:

(i)         Chief Invigilators and other invigilators shall be appointed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs on recommendation of Heads of Departments. There shall be a minimum of one invigilator for every 50 candidates.

 

(ii)         All invigilators shall report at the examination hall one hour before start of

       Examinations.

 

(iii)         Invigilators at examination sessions are responsible for the supervision of candidates during the period of the examination and for ensuring that candidates have answer books as needed.  They are also responsible for collecting, counting and reconciling the number of answer books collected and students’ attendance in each examination.

 

(iv)        The Chief Invigilator is in charge of the examination hall and shall ensure that all examination regulations and procedures are observed.  He/she has the responsibility of receiving question papers from the Lecturers and attendance lists from the Manager Academic Affairs, reporting absence of candidates or any irregularities and completion of the Chief Invigilators report form and ensure that the candidate alleged to be involved in examination malpractice is made to sign an acknowledgment of the alleged examination irregularity written by the Chief Invigilator and countersigned by at least one other invigilator.

 

(v)         The Chief Invigilator shall, five minutes before the end of the examination, draw the candidates’ attention to the need for the completion of attendance slips and writing computer numbers on all their examination answer books and shall make all necessary announcements.

 

(vi)        The Chief Invigilator shall announce the commencement of the examinations and also announce that students may not leave the examination hall thirty minutes after the beginning and thirty minutes before end of the examination.

 

(vii)         When more than one examination is held in the same room care shall be taken to keep answer scripts, attendance slips and mark sheets separately.

 

(viii)       The  Chief  Invigilator  shall  ensure  that  each  course  invigilator  counts  all scripts  collected  from students in the examination hall.

 

(ix)         Any property left in the examination hall by candidates shall be handed to the Academic Affairs Office or to the Chief Invigilator in the case of examination centers outside Kitwe.

 

(x)         All  invigilators  shall  act  under  the  direction  of  the  Chief  Invigilator  in  accordance  with  the requirements of the regulations specified.

 

  1. Retention and Disposal of Answer Scripts

 

Answer scripts shall be retained in the respective schools under the custody of Heads of Departments for a period of two (2) years after which they shall be handed over to the Examinations Office where they shall be kept for a period of four (4) years before disposal.

 

  1. Infringements of Examination Regulations

 

(a) Any complaint of an examination malpractice shall be reported in writing by the Chief Invigilator to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs on the same day. The Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs shall refer it within 48 hours to the standing Examinations Irregularities Committee of Senate.

(b)  The candidate charged with an examination malpractice shall be notified within the 48 hours of receipt of the Chief Invigilators report by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs in writing and he/she shall be invited to state in writing his/her response to the complaint not later than 48 hours after receipt of the letter.

(c)  A candidate alleged to have committed an Examination Irregularity shall not leave campus until their case has been dealt with.

(d)  For the purpose of these regulations, examination offences are tabulated hereunder:

 

 

A

CHEATING

i)

Communicating with or copying from any other student during examination or test

ii)

Communicating during an examination with any other person without permission of the authorised invigilator or other

authorised member of staff

iii)

Introducing any written or printed material into the examination room unless expressly permitted by the examiner or the

course regulation

iv)

Introducing any electronically stored information into the examination room unless expressly permitted by the examiner or

the course regulation

v)

Bringing into examination hall any written, printed or other unauthorised materials

vi)

Gaining access to unauthorised material during or before an examination/test

vii)

The provision or assistance in the provision of false evidence of knowledge or understanding in examination or tests or assignments or laboratory reports, field tour reports etc.

viii)

Allowing your work to be copied by another student or copying another student’s work. Here work may include, essays

assignments, laboratory reports, field tour reports etc.

ix)

Alteration of grades or any other records related to academic performance of students.  This shall also include submitting

any false records in order to gain access to the University.

x)

Tearing off any part of the answer book or attempts to remove from the examination room a written answer book, blank

answer book or any part thereof.

xi)

Continuing to write an answer after the Chief Invigilator has announced the expiry of time.

xii)

Obtaining Examination Papers ahead of its authorised released.

B

COLLUSION:

 

The conscious collaboration, without official approval, between two or more students in the preparation and/or production of work which is ultimately submitted by each in an identical or substantially similar form and/or is presented by each to be the product of his or her individual effort.  Collusion also occurs where there is unauthorised cooperation between a student and another person in the preparation and/or production of work which is presented as the student’s own.

 

  1. Examination Penalties

 

  1. i) When caught cheating, Student Identification Card and Examination Slip should be withdrawn immediately until such a time when the student is cleared.
  2. ii) The standing Examinations Irregularities’ Committee of the Senate Examinations’ Committee shall

hear and determine any complaint and shall have the power to do any of the following things in the case of a candidate being found guilty of an examination offence:

 

A

CHEATING IN EXAMINATIONS

i)

Dismissal:

An indefinite separation from the University.  In order to be re-admitted, a student dismissed for disciplinary reasons must file a petition to the Examination’s Committee of Senate through the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs for review and decision about whether or not the student shall receive judicial clearance. Such judicial clearance may only be granted if the student has been away from the University for a period of not less than three years. All students who receive judicial clearance will be permitted to return to the University on probationary basis if the student has also met the readmission criteria.

ii)

Suspension:

A separation from the University for a specific period not to exceed two years.  During the suspension a student is excluded from class and all other University privileges or activities.  At the conclusion of the period of suspension, the student is permitted to return to the University on a probationary basis if the student has also met the readmission criteria.

iii)

Probation:

A conditional retention of a student status until the student graduates from the University or is separated from the University for a Period Not less than four years.  During the period of probation, a student’s privileges may be restricted at the discretion of the Examinations Committee of the Senate.

 

 

                                                   

 

B

CHEATING IN CONTINOUS ASSESSMENTS, LABORATORY  AND FIELD REPORTS

i)

When caught cheating during tests, assignments, Laboratories and Field Works, the same rules and regulations for cheating in Sessional Examination shall apply.  Sessional examination comprises of continuous assessment.

ii)

The Chief Invigilator shall submit the report immediately to the Manager Academic Affairs

ii)

A disqualification letter shall be issued pending determination of the case by Senate Malpractice Committee.

 

 

 

 

Note:   1) Any offence in a test, assignment, laboratory work or field report may attract penalties accordingly.

2) The penalty for the offence is immediate expulsion from the University. However, a student who was on probation may apply for re-admission after having been away from the university for a period of not less than three years.

 

 EXAMINATION PENALTIES

OFFENCE 6.1.7.2:

ACTION

PENALTY

(a)     Where there is evidence of an attempt of cheating in an examination by a candidate.

Chief Invigilator in consultation with other invigilators should confiscate the unwanted materials from the candidate.

Sternly warn the candidate(s) of their conduct and send them out of examination hall.

(b)     Continuing to write an answer after the Chief invigilator has announced the expiry of time.

Transmits candidates` script for marking but records on the script that student continued writing after expiry of time.

Reduction of grade to the next lower grade.

(c)     Tearing off any part of the answer book or attempts to remove from the examination room a written answer book, blank book or any part thereof.

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall.

Reduction of grade to the next lower grade.

(d)     If he/she attempts to aid another candidate, or obtains or attempts to obtain aid from another candidate, or communicates or attempts to communicate with another candidate.

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall and recommends to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs              for disqualification in course and other written/ or unwritten courses.

Suspension of candidate for specific period of time.

(e)     Bringing into examination hall any written, printed or other unauthorised materials.

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall and recommends to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs                 for disqualification in course and other written/ or unwritten courses.

Dismissal or expulsion of the candidate from the University.

(f)       Bringing into examination hall pre-written answers for the course(s) being examined.

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall.

Expulsion from the University.

(g)     Disorderly conduct likely to disturb other candidates

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall.

Nullification of the candidate`s result in the course being examined at the material time and suspension from subsequent exams in a particular year.

(h)     Discovery of alleged plagiarism (e.g. Thesis project reports etc.). collusion, i.e. the representation of another’s work or ideas as one`s own without appropriate acknowledgement or referencing, where the owner of the work knows the situation and both work  towards the deceit of a third party (while in plagiarism the owner of the work does not knowingly allow the use of his or her work)

Refer to the Dean of the School for consideration and recommend to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs to write for disqualification in the course.

Expulsion from the University.

(i)       Obtaining examination papers ahead of authorized released.

Immediate suspension and barring from writing any examinations in that semester/sessional exam.

Expulsion from the University.

(j)       The use of unauthorized books, notes, electronic aids, prewritten material or other materials in an examination.

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall.

Expulsion from the University.

(k)     Students with cases of fraud (forged identity cards, examination slip etc.)

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall.

Matter reported to Security office.

The candidate remains suspended until the case is disposed of by the State police

(l)       Students who destroy evidence of their offence

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall.

Expulsion from the University.

(m)   An outsider to write an examination for a student

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall.

Matter reported to Security office.

Report to the State police

(n)     Student who hires an outsider to write an examination for them

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall and recommends to the Registrar for disqualification in course and other written/ or unwritten courses.

Expulsion from the University.

(o)     Student who hires another student to write an examination for them/ student who writes an examination for another student

Immediate expulsion of the candidate(s) from the examination hall and recommends to the Registrar for disqualification in course and other written/ or unwritten courses.

Expulsion from the University.

(p)    Not reporting a leaked paper and subsequently leaking it to another student

Report to Security

Expulsion from the University and case reported to State Police

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revised  2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

 

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR P.O. BOX 21692

 

KITWE - ZAMBIA

 

ADVERTISEMENT FOR ADMISSIONS FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR TO COMMENCE IN FEBRUARY 2026

 

The Copperbelt University invites applications for the Academic Year 2025/2026 starting in February 2026 to be undertaken at the Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine in Ndola in the following degree programmes under parallel (self-sponsorship):

 

1. Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine (4 years)

 

Admission Criteria

 

Applicants with a Diploma in Clinical Medicine with average graduation grade of “B” shall be admitted into second year.

Registration with the HPCZ and a minimum of 2 years working experience.

Applicants should have obtained five (5) O Level Credits or better, including

 

Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Science (Physics and Chemistry) and any

other subject.

 

2. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (6 years)

Admission Criteria

Applicants should have obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural

Sciences or Health related field at credit level and shall be admitted into second

year.

Applicants with ‘A’ Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics from

The Copperbelt University or a recognised University/Institution shall be admitted into second year.

Applicants should have obtained five (5) O Level Credits or better, including

Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Science (Physics and Chemistry) and any other subject.

 

3. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (6 years)

Admission Criteria

 

Possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences or Health related field at credit level and shall be admitted into second year

Possess a Diploma in Dentistry or equivalent from an approved Dental Training Institution and shall be admitted into second year

Applicants with ‘A’ Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics from The Copperbelt University or a recognised University/Institution shall be admitted into second year. 

Applicants should have obtained five (5) O Level Credits or better, including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Science (Physics and Chemistry) and 

any other subject. 

4. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (5 years) 

Admission Criteria 

Successful applicants will be admitted at two different levels as follows: Level 1: Second year entry:

 

Applicants with an Advanced Certificate or a Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification with Credit or better and have two years’ work experience. 

Applicants with ‘A’ Level in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics from Copperbelt University or from a recognised University/Institution. 

Applicants should also have at least 5 ‘O’ Levels including English, Mathematics, Sciences (Physics and Chemistry), Biology and any other subject.

 

Level 2: Third year entry:

 

Applicants with a Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences or an equivalent qualification with Credit or better.

Candidates should also have at least 5 ‘O’ Levels including English, Mathematics, Sciences (Physics and Chemistry), Biology and any other subject.

 

5. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (5 years)

 

Admission Criteria

 

Successful applicants will be admitted at two different levels as follows: Level 1: Second year entry:

Applicants who have passed first year courses of the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the Copperbelt University or have “A levels” in Biology,Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics from a recognised Institution

Applicants should have obtained five (5) O Level Credits or better, including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Science (Physics and Chemistry) and any other subject at Grade 12.

 

Level 2: Third year entry:

 

Applicants with a relevant Diploma such as Public Health or Environmental Health.

Applicants should have obtained five (5) O Level Credits or better, including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Science (Physics and Chemistry) and any other subject at Grade 12.

 

6. Bachelor of Science in Public Health (5 years)

 

Admission Criteria

 

Level 1: Second year entry:

 

Applicants who have passed first year courses of the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the Copperbelt University or have “A levels” in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics from a recognised University/Institution

Applicants should have obtained five (5) O Level Credits or better, including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Science (Physics and Chemistry) and any other subject at Grade 12.

 

Level 2: Third year entry:

 

Diploma graduates from any recognised University or College in the field of Biological science, Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine/Science and any other related field of study

Diploma graduates in health-related field of study such as Statistics, Demography, Food Science and Public Health, may apply provided they are graduates from a recognised University or College.

Applicants must also have obtained a minimum grade of C+ in A level subjects.

Diploma Medical, Nursing and Veterinary graduates with at least two (2) years of related medical or veterinary experience will have an added advantage.

Applicants should have obtained five (5) O Level Credits or better, including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Science (Physics and Chemistry) and any other subject at Grade 12. 

 

Female applicants and candidates living in rural areas of Zambia are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Method of Application

 

Candidates are requested to apply online by logging on to the Copperbelt University Website at www.cbu.ac.zm and clicking the online application link. Applicants are further advised to complete and submit the form online, and thereafter print the ZANACO student Bill Muster form. This is what will be used to make a payment of K200.00 at any Zambia National Commercial Bank Branch (ZANACO).

 

The closing date for applications is 31st December, 2025

 

For further information, contact: The Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs),

 

Telephone

 

Email

:

 

:

212 290815/ 212 290816

 

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THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

 

 


JOB OPPORTUNITIES


 

 

The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987.  The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to fill in the following academic positions in the School of Medicine

Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer:

Job Purpose 

To design, develop and produce learning and teaching material, and to efficiently and effectively deliver teaching programmes to undergraduate students in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs teaching duties and invigilation of examinations including tutorials and seminars.
  • Supervises theses, dissertations, practical work and placements;
  • Develops and Uses appropriate learning, teaching, support and assessment methods.
  • Selects appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, and continuously assesses the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provides constructive feedback to students.
  • Ensures that module design and delivery comply with quality standards and regulations of the University.
  • Participates in administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations, and assessment of progress and student attendance.
  • Undertakes original individual and collaborative research leading to significant advances in relevant fields.
  • Publishes in national or international refereed Journals and books.
  • Maintains contacts and collaboration with peers in other universities and academic institutions and keeps abreast of recent advances in the field.
  • Attends academic events and networks with other researchers and field experts.
  • Identifies areas where the curriculum is in need of revision or improvement and contributes to the planning, design and development of objectives and material.
  • Supervises student projects and the academic elements of field trips, and, where appropriate, placements.
  • Reviews duties regularly with the Head of Department/Programme coordinator and discuss ways of improving performance.
  • Seeks time for higher post-doctoral training and experience by working closely with more experienced colleagues who share a related area of expertise.
  • Offers counsel on projects and other academic activities; as well as promotes the well-being of students.
  • Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Competencies and Behavioral Attributes

  • Innovative teaching skills with experience in blended learning and other interactive teaching methodologies are highly desired.
  • Demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in the areas of Computer Science/Software Engineering.
  • Strong commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in discharging duties.
  • Developed a strong research program and an outstanding publication record in high-quality refereed conferences and journals.

Reporting Relationships

  • Immediate Supervisor:   Head of Department
  • Salary Scale: ACS 01 – ACS 06
  1. ANAESTHESIA                               (1 Position)

Qualifications and Experience

  • Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five 5 ‘O’ level Credits or better including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery.
  • Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia.
  • PhD in Anaesthesia an added advantage.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of lecturing/research experience.
  • Must show proof of active membership and Registration with a professional body.
  • Proof of researched supervisory experience.
  • Not less than five (5) years of practical experience. 
  1. OPHTHALMOLOGY           (1 Position)

Qualifications and Experience

  • Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five 5 ‘O’ level Credits or better including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery.
  • Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology.
  • PhD in Ophthalmology an added advantage.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of lecturing/research experience.
  • Must show proof of active membership and Registration with a professional body.
  • Proof of researched supervisory experience.
  • Not less than five (5) years of practical experience.
  1. PSYCHIATRY                                                                                        (1 position)

Qualifications and Experience

  • Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five 5 ‘O’ level Credits or better including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery.
  • Master of Medicine in Psychiatry.
  • PhD in Psychiatry an added advantage.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of lecturing/research experience.
  • Must show proof of active membership and Registration with a professional body.
  • Proof of researched supervisory experience.
  • Not less than five (5) years of practical experience. 
  1. PHYSIOTHERAPY  (1 Position)

Qualifications and Experience

  • Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five 5 ‘O’ level Credits or better including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Basic Medical/Science Degree –Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy.
  • Master of Science Physiotherapy.
  • PhD in Physiotherapy an added advantage.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of lecturing/research experience.
  • Must show proof of active membership and Registration with a professional body.
  • Proof of researched supervisory experience.
  • Not less than five (5) years of practical experience. 
  1. DENTAL SCIENCES (PEDODONTICS /PERIODONTOLOGY /ORTHODONTICS)                                                                        (1 position)

Qualifications and Experience

  • Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five 5 ‘O’ level Credits or better including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
  • Master of Dentistry, Master of Dental Surgery in Pedodontics/ periodontology/Orthodontics.
  • PhD in Pedodontics/ periodontology/orthodontics added advantage.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of lecturing/research experience.
  • Must show proof of active membership and Registration with a professional body.
  • Proof of researched supervisory experience.
  • Not less than five (5) years of practical experience.
  1. PHARMACOLOGY/ THERAPEUTICS (1 Position)

Qualifications and Experience

  • Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five (5) ‘O’ level Credits or better including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Basic Medical/ Science Degree – Bachelor of Pharmacy / Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery /Bachelor of Dental Surgery /Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences.
  • Master of Science in Pharmacology/ Master of Clinical Pharmacy.
  • PhD in Pharmacology / Clinical Pharmacy an added advantage.
  • Fully registered with Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
  • Minimum of three (3) years of lecturing/research experience.
  • Must show proof of active membership and Registration with a professional body.
  • Proof of researched supervisory experience.
  • Not less than five (5) years of practical experience.
  1. FOOD AND NUTRITION (1 Position)

Qualifications and Experience

  • Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five 5 ‘O’ level Credits or better including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Basic Medical/Science Degree – Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition/ Public Health Nutrition.
  • Master of Science in Food and Nutrition/Public Health Nutrition.
  • PhD in Food and Nutrition/Public Health Nutrition an added advantage.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of lecturing/research experience.
  • Must show proof of active membership and Registration with a professional body.
  • Proof of researched supervisory experience.
  • Not less than five (5) years of practical experience.
  1. DIAGNOSTICS (1 Position)

Qualifications and Experience

  • Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five (5) ‘O’ level Credits or better including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Basic Medical/Science Degree – Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging (or) Radiology Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery/Bachelors of Dental Surgery/ Bachelors degree in Biomedical Sciences.
  • Master of Medicine in Medical Imaging (or) Radiology/ Master of Science in Medical Imaging or Radiology.
  • Fellow of Royal College of Radiologists.
  • PhD in Medicine in Medical Imaging or Radiology added advantage.
  • Fully registered with Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
  • Minimum of three (3) years of lecturing/research experience.
  • Must show proof of active membership and Registration with a professional body.
  • Proof of researched supervisory experience.
  • Not less than five (5) years of practical experience.

Required Competencies and Behavioral Attributes

  • The applicant should have demonstrated experience in teaching across a range of programmes, proven research and publication background.
  • To supervise and assess students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and contribute fully to the work of the department.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for undertaking the teaching of students.

Interested applicants meeting the above specifications should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, National Registration Card, Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) validated and certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates; and three (3) names of referees, two (2) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.

  

 

The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 30th July, 2025. Soft copies MUST be submitted as a single file to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Clearly state the job title being applied for in the application letter or subject line for email applications.

 

The Registrar

The Copperbelt University

Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside

P O Box 21692

KITWE

 

**Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted**

 

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