Faculty & Non-Teaching Positions at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad
Institution: Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad
Application Type: Open to Pakistani Nationals
Positions Announced: Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, and Non-Teaching Staff
Application Method: Through official QAU portal (www.qau.edu.pk)
Application Deadline & Form Number: Form No. 05-0964/0349
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad — Pakistan’s premier institution of higher education — invites applications from highly qualified, innovative, and committed professionals for multiple academic and non-teaching positions. These opportunities span a wide spectrum of disciplines, aiming to enhance the academic strength and research impact of the university.
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Academic Positions
QAU is offering a range of faculty positions, including:
1. Professors (BPS-21)
Vacancies exist in the following fields:
- Bioinformatics
- International Relations (SPR)
- Earth Sciences
- Statistics
Minimum Criteria:
- PhD from HEC-recognized institutions.
- 10 to 15 years of teaching/research or professional experience in relevant fields.
- A strong record of high-impact publications in HEC-recognized journals.
2. Associate Professors (BPS-20)
Available in:
- Earth Sciences (Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Geology)
- Defence & Strategic Studies
- Modern South Asia History
- International Relations (SPR)
- QASMS (Management Sciences)
- Zoology
- Physics
Minimum Criteria:
- PhD with 10 years of teaching/research experience.
- 10 publications with at least 4 in recent HEC-recognized journals.
3. Assistant Professors (BPS-19)
Disciplines include:
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- QASMS (Quality Management, History)
- International Relations
- Defence & Strategic Studies
- Mathematics
- English
- Anthropology
- Environmental Microbiology
Minimum Criteria:
- PhD in the relevant field.
- No publication requirement for Assistant Professor BPS-19.
Non-Teaching Positions
QAU is also hiring skilled professionals for vital support roles:
1. Manager (University-Industry Linkage) – BPS-18
- Quota: Balochistan
- Eligibility: PhD or MS/MBA with minimum 5 years of industry or public-private sector partnership experience.
2. Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) – BPS-17
- Quota: KPK
- Eligibility: Second class Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 2 years of experience.
3. Medical Officer (Male) – BPS-17
- Quota: Merit
- Eligibility: MBBS from a recognized institution.
General Application Guidelines
- Candidates must fulfill the HEC eligibility criteria for all teaching posts.
- Preference will be given to those with interdisciplinary and international teaching exposure.
- Applications must be complete with all academic credentials and relevant documents.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Why Join QAU?
QAU offers a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment enriched with diversity and academic excellence. By joining its faculty or administrative staff, individuals will have the opportunity to make a national impact through education, innovation, and public engagement.