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The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor or above) in Political Science.
We seek candidates with a PhD in Political Science/International Relations/Political Economy and who can teach, alongside core Political Science courses, qualitative and/or quantitative research methods at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s two undergraduate degrees: BSc (Honors) in Political Science and BSc (Honors) in Politics and Economics. Both programs encourage students to explore Pakistan and the broader globalized world through diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives within the social sciences.
The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s two undergraduate degrees: BSc (Honors) in Political Science and BSc (Honors) in Politics and Economics. Both programs encourage students to explore Pakistan and the broader globalized world through diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives within the social sciences.
This is a full-time, on-campus position, requiring the selected candidate to be physically present, including for in-person teaching.
Applicants must posses:
- A PhD in Political Science/International Relations/Political Economy and who can teach, alongside core Political Science courses, qualitative and/or quantitative research methods at the undergraduate level.
- A strong interest in and commitment to undergraduate teaching in Pakistan.
- A strong interest in and commitment to undergraduate teaching in Pakistan.
- A commitment to institution-building.
Candidates must have either completed their PhD or submitted their dissertation at the time of application.
Candidates wishing to join should submit their application as a single pdf file including:
- A copy of their current curriculum vitae in PDF format.
- A Cover Letter outlining their interest and fit for the position.
- Names of three referees.
Applications should be sent to: hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk, latest by November 30th. 2025.
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent work environment for professional growth. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and position, and successful candidates will also be provided generous startup research funding.
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor or above) in Political Science.
We seek candidates with a PhD in Political Science/International Relations/Political Economy and who can teach, alongside core Political Science courses, qualitative and/or quantitative research methods at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s two undergraduate degrees: BSc (Honors) in Political Science and BSc (Honors) in Politics and Economics. Both programs encourage students to explore Pakistan and the broader globalized world through diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives within the social sciences.
The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s two undergraduate degrees: BSc (Honors) in Political Science and BSc (Honors) in Politics and Economics. Both programs encourage students to explore Pakistan and the broader globalized world through diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives within the social sciences.
This is a full-time, on-campus position, requiring the selected candidate to be physically present, including for in-person teaching.
Applicants must posses:
- A PhD in Political Science/International Relations/Political Economy and who can teach, alongside core Political Science courses, qualitative and/or quantitative research methods at the undergraduate level.
- A strong interest in and commitment to undergraduate teaching in Pakistan.
- A strong interest in and commitment to undergraduate teaching in Pakistan.
- A commitment to institution-building.
Candidates must have either completed their PhD or submitted their dissertation at the time of application.
Candidates wishing to join should submit their application as a single pdf file including:
- A copy of their current curriculum vitae in PDF format.
- A Cover Letter outlining their interest and fit for the position.
- Names of three referees.
Applications should be sent to: hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk, latest by November 30th. 2025.
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent work environment for professional growth. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and position, and successful candidates will also be provided generous startup research funding.
