The University of the Punjab has announced 23 teaching vacancies at its Institute of Education and Research (IER) in Lahore. The university is inviting applications from qualified Pakistani candidates for positions ranging from Lecturer to Professor.
The advertised posts fall under Basic Pay Scales (BS) 18 to 21. Applicants must meet the relevant educational, teaching experience and research publication requirements established by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Applications opened on September 14, 2026, and the deadline is November 30, 2026.
Punjab University Jobs 2026: Available Positions
The university has announced the following vacancies:
- Professor of Education: 5 posts in BS-21
- Associate Professor of Education: 8 posts in BS-20
- Assistant Professor of Education: 6 posts in BS-19
- Lecturer in Business Education (Marketing): 1 post in BS-18
- Lecturer in Technology Education: 1 post in BS-18
- Lecturer in English Language Teaching and Linguistics: 1 post in BS-18
- Lecturer in Education: 1 post in BS-18
Eligibility Criteria for Professor and Associate Professor
Candidates applying for Professor of Education must hold a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognised institution. They need at least 15 years of relevant teaching, research or professional experience. Alternatively, applicants with 10 years of post-PhD experience can qualify.
Candidates must also have 15 research publications in HEC-recognised journals, including at least five published during the last five years.
For Associate Professor positions, applicants must hold a PhD in Education and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. Candidates with five years of post-PhD experience may also qualify. The university requires 10 research publications, including at least four from the last five years.
Assistant Professor and Lecturer Requirements
Applicants for Assistant Professor of Education must possess a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognised university. The advertisement does not specify mandatory teaching experience or research publication requirements for these posts.
Lecturer applicants must hold relevant qualifications in their chosen disciplines. The Marketing position requires a 16-year degree in Business Education with a Marketing or Marketing Management specialisation, followed by a first-class MS, MPhil or equivalent qualification after 18 years of education.
Candidates applying for other Lecturer positions must meet the relevant subject-specific degree requirements. They must also avoid a third division in their academic careers, as stated in the advertisement.
How to Apply for Punjab University Jobs
Interested candidates must apply through the official Punjab University recruitment portal:
Applicants should complete the online form with accurate personal, educational and professional information. After submission, they must print and sign two copies of the application and send them by registered post to the Director, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore.
Applications must reach the university by November 30, 2026. The university will not accept applications submitted by hand.
Candidates applying for Professor and Associate Professor positions must also provide a USB containing PDF copies of their applications and research publications.
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