The International Visiting Professor Program (IVPP) of Ivy Enber Christian University (ENBER) is an international academic initiative aimed at promoting excellence in teaching, research, and scientific production through collaboration among specialists, researchers, and faculty members from different institutions and countries.
The program was designed to strengthen ENBER’s academic environment by expanding the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and innovative practices across various fields of knowledge. Through the participation of International Visiting Professors, the university seeks to encourage intellectual production, scientific cooperation, the development of research projects, and the formation of global academic networks.
The IVPP provides its participants with the opportunity to actively contribute to teaching, research, academic advising, scientific publications, international events, research groups, and institutional projects, promoting integration among different academic and cultural perspectives.
In addition to strengthening the quality of ENBER’s undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral programs, the program aims to expand the institution’s international visibility, foster scientific innovation, and consolidate strategic partnerships with universities, research centers, professional organizations, and educational institutions worldwide.
Aligned with the institutional principles of Ivy Enber Christian University, the International Visiting Professor Program seeks to bring together professionals who share a commitment to academic excellence, scientific integrity, knowledge production, and the development of leaders capable of generating a positive impact on society through education, research, and innovation.
In this way, the program constitutes an important instrument for strengthening university internationalization, technical-scientific cooperation, and the development of a global academic community committed to the production and dissemination of knowledge.
The International Visiting Professor Program (IVPP) of Ivy Enber Christian University aims to strengthen academic excellence, international cooperation, and scientific production through the participation of invited faculty members, researchers, and specialists from different institutions and countries.
• Promote ENBER’s internationalization through the integration of professors and researchers from different academic and cultural contexts.
• Strengthen the quality of undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral programs through the contribution of specialists with recognized academic, technical, and scientific experience.
• Encourage institutional scientific production by promoting the development of collaborative research, publications in scientific journals, book chapters, conference proceedings, and other academic outputs.
• Expand opportunities for technical and scientific cooperation among ENBER, universities, research centers, professional organizations, and national and international educational institutions.
• Foster the creation and strengthening of research groups, academic laboratories, scientific observatories, and international research networks.
• Contribute to the academic and scientific education of students through classes, seminars, conferences, workshops, mentoring, advising, and specialized activities.
• Encourage the exchange of knowledge, methodologies, educational technologies, and best practices in teaching, research, and innovation.
• Support the development of institutional projects aimed at the continuous improvement of academic, scientific, and educational processes.
• Promote integration among teaching, research, and extension activities, strengthening the application of scientific knowledge to address educational, social, and organizational challenges.
• Expand the visibility, recognition, and international impact of ENBER’s academic production.
• Develop strategic partnerships that contribute to academic mobility, joint research, and the construction of a global scientific community.
• Consolidate ENBER as an international center of academic excellence, scientific production, and the education of researchers, educators, and leaders committed to the generation and dissemination of knowledge.
This category is intended for doctoral-level professors, researchers, and faculty members affiliated with higher education institutions, research centers, or national and international academic organizations who are invited to contribute temporarily to the academic activities of Ivy Enber Christian University.
The International Visiting Professor may participate in special classes, seminars, conferences, research groups, scientific projects, academic advising, examination committees, and joint intellectual production.
This category focuses on expanding international academic exchange, strengthening the quality of undergraduate and graduate programs, and promoting integration among different scientific, methodological, and cultural experiences.
This category is intended for academics, researchers, intellectuals, educational administrators, or leaders of recognized national or international relevance whose professional and scientific trajectory represents a significant contribution to their field of work.
The Distinguished Visiting Professor will be invited to participate in activities with greater institutional impact, such as keynote lectures, inaugural classes, international seminars, participation in official events, academic consulting, scientific cooperation, and strategic university projects.
This category recognizes professionals with notable prestige, extensive intellectual production, academic leadership, or relevant contributions to the development of science, education, management, health, law, theology, or other fields of knowledge.
This category is intended for researchers, theologians, educators, Christian leaders, ministers, specialists, and faculty members who can contribute to the integration of Christian faith, academic formation, ethics, leadership, and human development.
The Faith-Based Visiting Professor may participate in courses, lectures, events, research groups, extension projects, academic biblical studies, seminars on Christian ethics, spirituality, servant leadership, applied theology, and the holistic formation of students.
This category is directly aligned with the institutional identity of Ivy Enber Christian University, strengthening its Christian mission and promoting an academic approach grounded in values, social responsibility, ethics, and commitment to the transformation of society.
This category is intended for outstanding professionals in their fields of work, with recognized practical, technical, executive, legal, educational, ministerial, administrative, business, or scientific experience.
The Professional Visiting Professor may contribute to the university through practical classes, case studies, workshops, mentoring, technical lectures, applied projects, innovation activities, academic consulting, and interaction with students and researchers.
This category seeks to bring the academic environment closer to professional reality, allowing students to engage with concrete experiences, market practices, institutional challenges, and applied knowledge in different sectors of society.
This category is intended for visiting researchers, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, professors conducting research stays, or academics affiliated with specific scientific projects developed in partnership with Ivy Enber Christian University.
The Visiting Scholar’s work will primarily focus on research and may include participation in research groups, production of scientific articles, book chapters, technical reports, academic events, scientific observatories, and interinstitutional projects.
This category aims to strengthen ENBER’s scientific production, expand cooperation among researchers, encourage international publications, and consolidate academic research networks in strategic areas for the university.
Appointment to the International Visiting Professor Program (IVPP) of Ivy Enber Christian University will be made through curriculum review and institutional approval, considering the candidate’s academic, scientific, and professional experience, as well as the candidate’s potential contribution to the university’s strategic objectives.
The requirements vary according to the appointment category, in accordance with the criteria established below.
Regardless of category, candidates must:
• Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct compatible with the institutional values of Ivy Enber Christian University.
• Have proven experience in academic, scientific, educational, professional, or ministerial activities compatible with the category sought.
• Submit an updated résumé or curriculum vitae containing academic background, professional experience, intellectual production, and other relevant activities.
• Commit to contributing to the academic, scientific, technical, or institutional development of the university during the appointment period.
• Accept and comply with ENBER’s academic, administrative, and ethical guidelines.
The candidate must meet at least two of the following requirements:
• Hold a doctoral degree, such as a PhD, EdD, DBA, DHA, JD, or equivalent.
• Currently serve or have served as a faculty member at a recognized higher education institution.
• Have proven experience advising research projects, dissertations, theses, or academic projects.
• Present relevant scientific production within the last five years.
• Participate or have participated in research groups, research centers, or national or international scientific projects.
• Demonstrate experience in international academic cooperation.
This category is intended for professionals of exceptional academic, scientific, or institutional distinction.
The candidate must provide evidence of national or international recognition, such as:
• High-impact scientific production.
• Publication of widely recognized books, chapters, or articles.
• Holding leadership positions in academic, scientific, governmental, or institutional organizations.
• Receipt of relevant awards, distinctions, or honors.
• Participation in nationally or internationally recognized organizations.
• Significant contributions to the advancement of their field of knowledge.
The granting of this category will preferably occur by invitation of the University President’s Office or the Academic Council of the university.
The candidate must demonstrate consistent activity in areas related to faith, ethics, spirituality, theology, Christian leadership, or ministerial formation.
The following will be considered distinguishing qualifications:
• Academic degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Education, Leadership, or related fields.
• Teaching experience in faith-based or religious institutions.
• Intellectual production related to Christian faith, ethics, or human development.
• Ministerial service or leadership in religious organizations.
• Participation in educational, missionary, or social projects aligned with Christian values.
The candidate must demonstrate alignment with the mission, values, and Christian identity of Ivy Enber Christian University.
This category is intended for professionals with recognized technical competence and practical experience.
The candidate must meet at least one of the following criteria:
• Hold at least a master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Currently hold or have held leadership, executive, or management positions in public, private, or nonprofit organizations.
• Have relevant and proven professional experience of more than five years.
• Be recognized for significant contributions in their field of work.
• Participate in projects, programs, or initiatives with social, educational, business, or governmental impact.
Exceptionally, professionals with recognized expertise may be appointed upon approval by the University President’s Office, even without compatible formal academic credentials.
This category is intended for researchers, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and scholars affiliated with research projects.
The candidate must present:
• Academic or scientific affiliation with a higher education institution, research center, or equivalent organization.
• A research project, work plan, or scientific collaboration proposal.
• Academic production compatible with their field of work.
• Interest in participating in ENBER research groups, joint publications, or scientific activities.
Researchers undergoing advanced academic training may be admitted to this category, provided they demonstrate potential for scientific contribution and research development in partnership with the university.
ENBER will prioritize candidates who demonstrate:
• Qualified scientific production.
• International experience.
• Capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• History of academic advising.
• Participation in national and international research networks.
• Commitment to the education of students and researchers.
• Potential contribution to the university’s internationalization.
• Alignment with the institutional mission of promoting academic excellence, scientific research, leadership, and social impact.
Final approval of the appointment will be the responsibility of the President’s Office of Ivy Enber Christian University and may be preceded by a technical opinion issued by the Office of the Academic Provost or by a committee specially appointed for this purpose.
Visiting Professors appointed under the International Visiting Professor Program may carry out academic, scientific, technical, and institutional activities according to their area of specialization, appointment category, and work plan approved by the university.
Their responsibilities may include:
• Teaching classes, courses, modules, seminars, short-term courses, and special academic activities in undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral programs.
• Delivering lectures, conferences, keynote classes, workshops, symposiums, and other academic events promoted by the university.
• Serving as advisors or co-advisors for academic papers, dissertations, theses, research projects, and undergraduate research activities, in accordance with institutional standards and applicable academic requirements.
• Participating in qualifying examination committees, dissertation defenses, thesis defenses, academic examinations, and institutional evaluation processes.
• Joining research groups, study centers, scientific observatories, academic laboratories, and international research networks.
• Developing research, innovation, university extension, and academic cooperation projects in partnership with ENBER faculty and researchers.
• Producing and publishing scientific articles, books, book chapters, technical reports, teaching materials, and other intellectual outputs in collaboration with the university’s academic community.
• Contributing to ENBER’s internationalization by building academic, scientific, and institutional partnerships with universities, research centers, professional organizations, and national and international entities.
• Participating in the development, updating, and improvement of curricula, academic programs, pedagogical projects, and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of teaching and research.
• Serving as academic consultants in strategic institutional projects, accreditation processes, scientific development, and the university’s international expansion.
• Contributing to the education of students, researchers, and faculty members through mentoring, academic supervision, and the sharing of best practices in teaching, research, and innovation.
• Collaborating with congresses, scientific meetings, academic gatherings, and other events promoted by ENBER, acting as speakers, coordinators, evaluators, or members of scientific committees.
• Representing the university institutionally, when formally designated, in academic, scientific, and educational activities of interest to ENBER.
The activities developed will be defined according to the appointment category, the Visiting Professor’s field of work, and the academic and scientific needs of the institution.
In order to expand the international reach of the program and enable the participation of specialists from different regions of the world, Ivy Enber Christian University offers three modes of participation for its Visiting Professors.
The virtual mode is intended for participants who will carry out their activities entirely through digital platforms and online academic environments.
In this mode, the Visiting Professor may:
• Teach online classes, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Advise and co-advise students and researchers.
• Participate in research groups and international scientific projects.
• Serve on examination committees and academic committees.
• Collaborate on scientific publications and institutional projects.
• Participate in congresses, scientific meetings, and events promoted by ENBER.
This mode expands the participation of international specialists without geographic limitations, strengthening global academic cooperation.
The in-person mode is intended for Visiting Professors who will physically participate in academic activities carried out by the university.
In this mode, the participant may:
• Teach courses, classes, and special modules.
• Participate in in-person scientific and academic events.
• Develop research and extension projects.
• Conduct mentoring, advising, and institutional activities.
• Collaborate with the academic community in strategic teaching, research, and institutional development initiatives.
The hybrid mode combines in-person and virtual activities, providing greater flexibility and international integration.
The Visiting Professor may carry out activities continuously through digital resources and participate in person in events, seminars, congresses, academic missions, and specific projects promoted by the university.
The appointment of Visiting Professors will be made for a fixed term, according to institutional objectives, the approved work plan, and the nature of the activities to be developed.
Appointments may occur for the following periods:
• Up to 6 months.
Recommended for participation in specific projects, academic events, short-term courses, research groups, or occasional institutional activities.
• Up to 12 months.
Recommended for professors and researchers with ongoing involvement in teaching, research, academic advising, and institutional development.
• Up to 24 months.
Recommended for participants involved in strategic internationalization projects, scientific cooperation, curriculum development, or long-term research.
Appointments may be renewed upon performance evaluation, institutional interest, and approval by the University President’s Office.
At the end of the appointment period, the participant may receive a new designation or be promoted to another program category, according to their academic and scientific contribution.
Visiting Professors selected for the International Visiting Professor Program will have access to a range of academic and institutional benefits designed to strengthen their integration with ENBER’s university community.
Among the benefits offered are:
• International Certificate of Appointment issued by Ivy Enber Christian University.
• Official Letter of Academic Designation.
• Inclusion in ENBER’s International Directory of Visiting Professors.
• Institutional academic profile published on the university’s official website.
• Participation in research groups, scientific observatories, and international research networks.
• Invitations to congresses, conferences, symposiums, and events promoted by ENBER.
• Possibility of participating in national and international research projects.
• Opportunity for academic advising and co-advising, in accordance with institutional standards.
• Participation in scientific publications, books, chapters, and collaborative academic productions.
• Integration into the university’s global network of researchers, faculty members, and partners.
• Institutional recognition for relevant contributions to teaching, research, and ENBER’s internationalization.
Admission to the International Visiting Professor Program may occur through different modes of nomination and selection, ensuring transparency, academic quality, and alignment with institutional objectives.
Candidates may be admitted through:
Carried out directly by the University President’s Office, the Office of the Academic Provost, or institutional coordinators due to the candidate’s academic, scientific, or professional relevance.
Made by coordinators, faculty members, researchers, or leaders of research groups affiliated with the university.
Resulting from cooperation agreements with universities, research centers, scientific organizations, professional associations, or educational entities.
A selection process open to national and international candidates, through submission of documentation and curriculum review.
Selection will be conducted by an Academic Committee appointed by the University President’s Office, considering:
• Academic background;
• Scientific production;
• Teaching experience;
• Professional experience;
• Potential contribution to the university’s objectives;
• History of academic cooperation;
• Alignment with the institutional mission.
At the end of the period of service, Ivy Enber Christian University will issue official documentation recognizing the participation and academic contributions of the Visiting Professor.
Participants will receive:
Certificate of Appointment as International Visiting Professor
Certificate of Appointment as Distinguished Visiting Professor
Certificate of Appointment as Faith-Based Visiting Professor
Certificate of Appointment as Professional Visiting Professor
Certificate of Appointment as Visiting Scholar
The certificates will include:
• Participant’s full name;
• Appointment category;
• Academic or scientific field of work;
• Mode of participation;
• Appointment period;
• Workload or activities developed, when applicable;
• Signatures of the competent academic authorities;
• Institutional seal of Ivy Enber Christian University.
The university may also grant honorable mentions and special recognition to participants who stand out for exceptional contributions to teaching, research, innovation, or institutional internationalization.
Through the International Visiting Professor Program, Ivy Enber Christian University seeks to consolidate a global network of academic collaboration capable of promoting significant advances in teaching, research, and scientific production.
Among the main expected results are:
• Expansion of ENBER’s international presence and strengthening of its global academic reputation.
• Expansion of partnerships with universities, research centers, and international organizations.
• Increase in institutional scientific production in journals, books, chapters, and academic events.
• Strengthening of undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral programs.
• Expansion of opportunities for academic advising and researcher training.
• Development of collaborative scientific projects with international reach.
• Increased participation of the university in global research and innovation networks.
• Strengthening of the integration among academic knowledge, scientific research, and Christian institutional values.
• Promotion of the exchange of experiences, methodologies, and educational best practices.
• Formation of an international academic community committed to excellence, knowledge production, and positive impact on society.
The program will contribute to positioning Ivy Enber Christian University as an internationally connected, academically relevant institution committed to the generation, dissemination, and application of knowledge for the benefit of the global community.
