THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

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 positions.

I) SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES – KITWE CAMPUS

Job Title: Lecturer (Re-advertised)

1. Law              (01 Position)

Job Purpose                          

To teach and assess students, conduct research and supervise students’ research work as well as carry out other academic-related tasks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs teaching duties, invigilation of examinations including tutorials and seminars, supervises theses, dissertations, practical work and placements; counsels academic projects and other academic activities; as well as promotes the wellbeing of students.
• Assesses students continuously, sets and marks assignments, tests and examination papers (including theses and dissertations) within established time frames and seeks to improve their teaching performance through appropriate means, including giving due consideration to feedback from students.
• Undertakes original individual and collaborative research leading to significant advances in their field and its publication in national or international refereed conferences and journals and books and maintains contacts and collaboration with peers in other universities and academic institutions and keeps abreast of recent advances in the field.
• Advises the University on the acquisition of resources needed for teaching and research through the Head of Department/Programme Coordinator and collaborates with the Head and other members of the department in drawing up and implementing the strategic plan/objectives of the School, developing courses and teaching materials or aids.
• Participates in the organisation of courses in the area of specialization in collaboration with other University staff.
• Participates in a collegial manner in the administration of academic affairs at department/School and University levels.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Dean and/or the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or its equivalent with 5 “0” levels including English Language and Mathematics;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a reputable University;
• Master’s Degree in Law from a reputable University;
• PhD in Law will be an added advantage;
• A postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Methodology is added advantage
• Must have five (5) years of teaching or research experience at a tertiary level
• Admission to the Bar in Zambia or any common law jurisdiction will be an added advantage.

Reporting Relationships

• Immediate Supervisor:  Head of Department
• Salary Scale: ACS 06 – 04 

II) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – KITWE CAMPUS

• Job title: Lecturer (Re-advertised)

 Human Resource Management    (01 Position)

1. Pension and Insurance Management                       (01 Position)

• Project Management                                                    (01 Position)

Job Purpose

To contribute to the delivery of an effective teaching and scholarly experience for the University’s students, and to help further the University’s ambitions in consultancy services, income generation and academic activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations, and assessment of progress and student attendance.
• 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, 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.
• 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 requires revision or improvement and contributes to the planning, design and development of objectives and material.
• Supervises student projects, field trips' academic elements, and placements where appropriate.
• Reviews duties regularly with the Head of Department/Programme coordinator and discuss ways of improving performance.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Human Resource Management

• Grade 12 or its equivalent with 5 “0” levels including English Language and Mathematics.
• Must possess an upper class (merit or better) Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, or a related field from a reputable university.
• Must possess an upper class (Merit or at least a 3.0 GPA) Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or any related field from a reputable university.
• A PhD in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of teaching and research experience at the college or university level.
• Membership to a relevant professional body is an added advantage.

• Pension and Insurance Management      

• Grade 12 or its equivalent with 5 “0” levels including English Language and Mathematics.
• An upper class (merit or better) Bachelor’s degree in Insurance and Pensions (or related field) from a reputable university
• An upper class (merit or at least a 3.0 GPA) Master’s degree in Pension and Insurance Management (or related field) from a reputable university
• A PhD in Pension and Insurance Management or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of teaching and research experience at the college or university level.
• Membership to a relevant professional body is an added advantage.

• Project Management

• Grade 12 or its equivalent with 5 “0” levels including English Language and Mathematics.
• An upper class (merit or better) Bachelor’s degree in Project Management (or related field) from a reputable university
• An upper class (merit or at least a 3.0 GPA) Master’s degree in Project Management (or related field) from a reputable university
• A PhD in Project Management or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of teaching and research experience at the college or university level.
• Membership to a relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Required Skills and Behavioral Attributes

• Be able to demonstrate academic and professional leadership
• Presenting and communicating skills
• Business Awareness
• Takes responsibility for work, actions, projects and people with minimum supervision.

Reporting Relationships

• Immediate Supervisor:   Head of Department
• Salary Scale: ACS 04 – ACS 06

III) SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – NDOLA CAMPUS

Job Title: Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in;

Surgery (Re-advertised)                                                    (1 Position) 

• Professor/Senior Lecturer

 Job Purpose 

The successful candidate must have the ability to conduct high-quality research with the potential to create impact, secure research funding from local and international funders and exercise leadership. The candidate must also have the capacity to deliver outstanding teaching across a range of programmes and contribute to the administration of the School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs teaching duties at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Invigilates examinations including tests tutorials and seminars; supervises theses, dissertations, practical work and placements; mentors projects and other academic activities; as well as promotes academic well-being and growth of students.
• Assesses students continuously, sets and marks assignments, tests and examination papers (including theses and dissertations) within established time frames and seeks to improve their teaching performance through, appropriate means, including giving due consideration to feedback from students, peers and heads of departments.
• Undertakes original individual and collaborative research.
• Participates in the organisation of courses in the area of specialization in collaboration with other staff.
• Participates in a collegial manner in the administration of academic affairs at department/school and university levels.
• Delivers a high-quality learning environment for students and contributes to the development of new and exciting courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Prepares and delivers modules; contributes specialist topics to other modules, dissertation supervision, developing the curriculum, industrial liaison as well as research.
• Creates new research groups in the department and works with colleagues to build both research capacity and deliver impact.
• Strives to inspire and motivate students and colleagues by keeping abreast of classical and current knowledge of practical and theoretical issues in areas of specialisation.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Dean and/or the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or its equivalent with 5 “0” levels including English Language and Mathematics.
• Basic Medical/Science Degree – MBChB, BDS, BSc or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification – MMed, MDent, MSc or equivalent
• PhD in a relevant field
• 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 Behavioural 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, an outstanding publication record in high-quality refereed conferences and journals.

Reporting Relationships

• Immediate Supervisor:   Head of Department
• Salary Scale: ACS 01 – ACS 03

• Job Title: 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

• Participates in administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations, and assessment of progress and student attendance.
• 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, continuously assesses students' work and progress 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.
• 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, field trips' academic elements, and placements where appropriate.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or its equivalent with 5 “0” levels including English Language and Mathematics.
• Basic Medical/Science Degree – MBChB, BDS, BSc or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification – MMed, MDent, MSc or equivalent
• PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Minimum of three (3) years of lecturing/research experience
• Must show proof of active membership and Registration with a professional body

Required Competencies and Behavioural 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.

Reporting Relationships

• Immediate Supervisor:   Head of Department
• Salary Scale: ACS 04 – ACS 06

Interested applicants meeting the above specifications should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, 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 Friday 13^th January 2023. 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 on the envelope or in the 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**