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Visiting Lecturers, Scientists, and Professors / Sabbaticals - University of Zambia

Zambia
University of Zambia
Faculty Long-Term or Sabbatical

SABBATICAL VISITS:
i. Apply through the relevant School attaching a detailed CV, copying the International Relations and partnerships Office.
ii. The application should state the purpose of the Sabbatical i.e Research, professional Development, academic projects, etc.
iii. The application can also be channeled to the International Relations and Partnerships office with detailed for onward submission to the relevant School.
iv. The host Department reviews the application and invitation letter is issued.

Duration of Engagement: Visiting scientists, lecturers, and professors should be offered contracts with a duration ranging from two weeks to five years. This flexibility allows the university to respond to immediate needs, and changed circumstances, while ensuring that only the highly productive visiting academics, have their contracts renewed. Annual Renewals: Renewal of these contracts should be based on measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The KPIs should assess their contribution to:

  • Teaching: Engage in lecturing, curriculum development, or mentoring students.
  • Research: Participation in collaborative research projects that contribute to UNZA’s academic and research goals.
  • Community Service: Involvement in outreach programs or applied research that benefits the local community.
  • Innovation : Involvement in generation of new knowledge, skills and practices that benefits the university and the society.