FORGET CHATERERA-ZAMBUKO
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Astute Professor with fourteen years of experience in records management and archival science research, teaching and supervision. Meticulous and methodical in advancing scholarship through scientific research. Committed to academic progress and development that addresses societal needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Professor
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
08.2021 - Current
- Support collaborative research for course progression.
- Developed multidisciplinary approaches to education, ensuring high-quality teaching, research and student experiences.
- Continued personal professional development by attending workshops and training, optimising knowledge to enhance course curriculum.
- Managed curriculum design and implementation, developing clear, concise learning methodologies through research and planning.
Research Fellow
University of South Africa
Pretoria
08.2018 - Current
- Publishing research articles
- Supervising students’ research projects
- Examining completed dissertations
Post-doctoral fellow
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Carried out research studies
- Taught in the undergraduate programme
- Assisted in developing the Masters' programme curriculum
Lecturer
National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
10.2015 - 08.2020
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Reported on programme data to support course management.
- Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
- Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
Assistant lecturer
Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe
03.2009 - 09.2015
Intern
National Archives of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
06.2006 - 07.2007
Education
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy - Information Science
University of South Africa
South Africa 09.2013 - 11.2017
Master of Information Science - Archival Science
University of South Africa
South Africa 04.2010 - 10.2013
Master of Arts in Museum Studies - Museum Studies
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 07.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree - Archaeology
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 08.2004 - 07.2008
Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education - Education
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 07.2013 - 07.2014
Skills
- Basic and applied research
- Teaching and supervision
- Academic mentoring
- Discussion facilitation
- Syllabus development
- Proofreading and editing
- Literature analysis
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Accomplishments
- Y2 Rated Researcher –National Research Foundation, South Africa (2020-2025)
- Winners of the 2020 Digital Preservation Awards by the Dutch Digital Heritage Network for Teaching and Communications
- Winners of the 2020 United States National Digital Stewardship Alliance Innovation Award (Category: Educators)
- Prize Winner 6th National University of Science and Technology Annual Research Day (Information and Communication Science Category), 2018
- 2nd Runner Up 5th Annual Unisa Student Research and Innovation Showcase (2016)
- Midlands State University Book Prize (master's in museum studies, 2013)
- Co-editor for Archives and Records Journal (2020 to date)
Community service
Programme and Institutional External reviewer, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)
Archival Repatriation Committee Member-Society of American Archivists (SAA)
Co-editor for Archives and Records from November 2020 to date
Editorial board member for the South African Society of Archivists Journal from August 2018 to date
Trainer: International Council on Archives' section on Archival Education (SAE) Workshop Series: Archival Pedagogies
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
08.2021 - Current
Post-doctoral fellow
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
09.2020 - 07.2021
Research Fellow
University of South Africa
08.2018 - Current
Lecturer
National University of Science and Technology
10.2015 - 08.2020
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy - Information Science
University of South Africa
09.2013 - 11.2017
Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education - Education
Midlands State University
07.2013 - 07.2014
Master of Arts in Museum Studies - Museum Studies
Midlands State University
07.2011 - 05.2013
Master of Information Science - Archival Science
University of South Africa
04.2010 - 10.2013
Assistant lecturer
Midlands State University
03.2009 - 09.2015
Intern
National Archives of Zimbabwe
06.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree - Archaeology
Midlands State University
08.2004 - 07.2008
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