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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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**