Affiliate Professors

🤝 Join Our Global Academic Network

Fostering Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence in Research.

Geotech University invites leading academic institutions and highly qualified affiliate professors to collaborate on joint research initiatives, faculty exchange programs, and curriculum development.

Institutional Partners: Proposed strategic alliances for student mobility and collaborative grant applications.

Affiliate Professors: Access cutting-edge facilities and enrich your profile through co-mentorship and joint publications.

1. Academic & Professional Credentials

• Doctoral Degree: Possession of an earned Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Current Faculty Status: Must hold a full-time, tenured, or tenure-track faculty position at an accredited university.
• Seniority: Preference is given to individuals holding the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.

2. Research and Publication Output

• Established Record:Substantial record of high-quality research publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
• Research Impact: Evidence of significant research impact (e.g., strong $h$-index or high citation count for the field).
• Funding History: Documentation of successful procurement of external competitive research grants (as PI or Co-PI) within the last five years.

3. Required Application Documents

• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• 2-page Affiliate Research Statement outlining collaboration plans.
• Two (2) confidential letters of recommendation from senior colleagues.
• Letter of Institutional Approval from the applicant's home Department Head or Dean.

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All applications are subject to rigorous review by the Office of Global Engagement and the  Department Dean.

🔬 Affiliate Professor Program: Key Requirements

To ensure the success and rigor of our joint endeavors, candidates applying for Affiliate Professor status must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Academic & Professional Credentials

Doctoral Degree: Possession of an earned Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Geology, Applied Mathematics, etc.).

Current Faculty Status: Must hold a current, full-time, tenured, or tenure-track faculty position at a recognized and accredited university or research institution.

Seniority: Preference is given to individuals holding the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. Highly exceptional Assistant Professors may be considered.

2. Research and Publication Output

Established Record: A substantial and continuous record of high-quality research publications in reputable, peer-reviewed international journals and leading conference proceedings relevant to the discipline.

H-Index/Citations: Evidence of significant research impact, typically demonstrated through an acceptable $h$-index (or equivalent metric) for the field.

Funding History: Documentation of successful procurement of external competitive research grants (as PI or Co-PI) from major national or international funding agencies within the last five years.

3. Alignment and Collaboration Potential

Strategic Fit: The candidate's primary research area must align strategically with one or more active research clusters or departments at Geotech University (e.g., Sustainable Infrastructure, Advanced Robotics, Computational Geophysics, etc.).

Commitment to Collaboration: Demonstrated willingness and availability to engage in collaborative activities, which may include:

Co-mentoring Ph.D. students.

Submitting joint research proposals.

Co-authoring publications.

Delivering occasional virtual or in-person seminars/lectures.

4. Required Application Documents

A complete application package must include the following:

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Comprehensive CV detailing academic history, research funding, full publication list, and teaching experience.

Affiliate Research Statement: A 2-page document outlining specific research interests, proposed areas of collaboration with Geotech faculty, and planned outcomes over a 3-year term.

Letters of Support: Two (2) confidential letters of recommendation from senior colleagues or academic leaders, commenting specifically on the applicant's collaborative potential and research standing.

Institutional Approval: A letter from the applicant's home institution (e.g., Department Head or Dean) approving the potential affiliation and confirming the applicant's current employment.