The Adjunct Professor Program 2026 is an international academic initiative organized by Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi (UNPAB), Medan, Indonesia, to strengthen global academic collaboration, enhance research excellence, and promote internationalization in higher education.
The program invites distinguished professors from reputable international universities to serve as Adjunct Professors at UNPAB through teaching, mentorship, collaborative research, and academic knowledge exchange. Participants are expected to contribute their expertise in supporting the development of academic quality, international publications, curriculum enrichment, and sustainable institutional partnerships.
The appointment period is 1.5 (one and a half) years, during which Adjunct Professors will engage in structured academic activities, including annual residency, collaborative research, mentoring, and guest lectures.
ACADEMIC SCOPE
The program welcomes professors from the following disciplines:
- Law
- Economics
- Engineering
- Islamic Education
- Computer Science
Applicants from related interdisciplinary fields are also encouraged to apply if their expertise aligns with UNPAB's academic priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY
Adjunct Professors are expected to actively contribute throughout the appointment period by undertaking the following responsibilities:
Teaching
Deliver guest lectures, participate in academic discussions, and enrich the learning experience of UNPAB students through international perspectives and best practices.
Mentorship
Provide academic mentoring for lecturers, researchers, and postgraduate students, including research supervision, proposal development, and publication guidance.
Research Collaboration
Develop collaborative research projects with UNPAB academic staff and produce high-quality scholarly publications in internationally recognized journals, preferably Scopus-indexed journals with SJR ≥ 0.4.
Academic Networking
Promote long-term international collaboration through joint research, academic exchanges, seminars, conferences, and institutional partnerships.
Residency
Complete an annual one-month residency at Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi consisting of:
- Two weeks during the odd semester, focusing on mentorship and collaborative research.
- Two weeks during the even semester, focusing on mentorship and teaching activities.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
- Hold the academic rank of Professor from a reputable international university.
- Hold a permanent academic appointment at a recognized foreign higher education institution.
- Demonstrate an active international research profile.
- Have published at least five Scopus-indexed publications within the last five years.
- Possess a Scopus H-index of at least 5.
BENEFITS
Selected Adjunct Professors will receive:
- Honorarium of IDR 50,000,000 per contract.
- Two round-trip economy-class airfares and accommodation provided by UNPAB.
- Full access to UNPAB's academic, research, and laboratory facilities.
- Opportunities for collaborative research and international publications.
- Support for expanding international academic networks and institutional partnerships.
