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Job Type
Faculty
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Location
LUMS, Lahore
School
Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law
Department
Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL)
Apply at Email
deansoffice.sahsol@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL) at LUMS in Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for full-time Assistant Professors or early Associate Professor positions (tenure track).
About SAHSOL
SAHSOL offers a BA-LL.B degree and will also be launching an LL.M programme in Fall 2026. We attract high-achieving students from across the country and have a vibrant faculty with diverse research interests and teaching portfolios. We provide an environment of research and pedagogical excellence. Since the founding of the law faculty in 2005, we have offered students rigorous training in core legal skills and a cross-disciplinary, contextualized education in law and policy.
About the Role
A successful candidate will be required to:
- Conduct high‑quality research leading to publications of international standard.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and a mix of core and elective offerings in areas of expertise.
- Contribute to school and university through committee service and governance.
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to students
- Contribute to the development of current and future programmes of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The appointment shall commence in Fall 2026, or at such time as can be mutually agreed. The compensation package is competitive within the national context, with provisions available to support relocation and onboarding. Additionally, tenure-track faculty may access research and travel funding through a structured, competitive grant mechanism within the university.
Qualification:
Applicants should
- Hold a professional degree in law
- Hold a terminal research degree or demonstrate equivalent experience in scholarship, professional practice or teaching
- A completed PhD or strong evidence of relevant research is preferred.
Who Should Apply?
Candidates should demonstrate clear interests in the research and teaching of law. Cross-disciplinary training and expertise are also welcome. Applicants with expertise in Corporate and Commercial Law, Family Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, Law and Technology, and Clinical Legal Education are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your teaching and research expertise to deansoffice.sahsol@lums.edu.pk. The application deadline is May 15, 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide the contact details of three professional and academic referees.
Job Type
Faculty
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Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Apply at Email
ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Inorganic Chemistry.
Candidates must have strong potential and passion to develop a globally competitive research program of his/her own interest with a vision to address our national problems, in addition to addressing fundamental questions in Science and Technology. LUMS is committed to providing seed funds to develop such research programs, in addition to providing state-of-the-art research infrastructure and a conducive teaching/research environment. Faculty members will be expected to submit research proposals to the National/International funding agencies and develop linkages with the National/International research groups to make their research programs productive, viable and self-sustainable. They should also have a strong passion for teaching and will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Chemistry. Information about the existing faculty members and their research programs is available at https://sbasse.lums.edu.pk/department-of-chemistry-and-chemical-enginee…
Qualification:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, with specialization in inorganic chemistry, and postdoctoral experience is expected. Additional expertise in Computational Chemistry would be considered a strong asset.
Application Instructions:
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary, research funding support that includes start-up grant, moving allowance, and other related benefits. Candidates wishing to apply for this faculty position should submit their application as a single PDF file that should include
- Cover letter explaining their interest in this position and suitability for the advertised post
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts of all educational degrees and certificates
- Research Statement
- Teaching philosophy
- Names of at least 03 professional referees
The above application materials should be sent via email to: ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk before June 30, 2026.
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
Apply By
Location
Lahore
School
Suleman Dawood School of Business
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
To provide high-level administrative and operational support. This role bridges the gap between communications and hands-on logistics, ensuring the execution of institutional events, guest speaker sessions, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Event & Program Coordination: Lead end-to-end planning for the business school events, including invitations, scheduling, briefings and vendor coordination.
2. Stakeholder Management: Act as a professional liaison for internal and external partners; manage follow-ups and maintain institutional partnership records.
3. Database & Record Keeping: Maintain a comprehensive digital archive of event data, attendance logs, and speaker bios; ensure stakeholder databases are meticulously updated.
4. Logistics Oversight: Manage all physical and technical requirements for activities, including travel, venues, and on-site troubleshooting.
5. Communications & Research: Assist in drafting and proofreading reports and administrative documents; conduct supporting research for institutional projects.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ability to learn and manage database systems.
•Written Communication: Ability to draft formal correspondence and proofread documents with high accuracy.
• Project/Event Planning: Understanding of the logistics involved in organising departmental events (on-site and off-site), hosting speakers, and managing event timelines.
• AI & Digital Literacy: Interest in using modern productivity tools and AI to streamline administrative workflows.
• Corporate & Academic Protocol: Exhibits strong interpersonal awareness and professionalism in navigating structured academic and corporate environments.
Behaviours:
- Adaptability: A "can-do" attitude with the agility to pivot between quiet research tasks and high-energy event management.
- Organizational Rigor: Meticulous attention to detail, especially regarding record-keeping scheduling, and event execution.
- Proactive Learning: A growth mindset and willingness to be trained on internal systems and institutional protocols.
- Stakeholder Sensitivity: Professionalism and tact when interacting with high-profile guests, international partners, and faculty.
- Multitasking: The ability to stay calm and effective while managing competing deadlines and diverse responsibilities.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates a high standard of professionalism and effective interpersonal conduct, with the ability to engage confidently and respectfully with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, international partners, and external collaborators.
Experience:
- 0–2 years of experience. This is an entry-to-junior level role; we are looking for high-potential individuals with a strong desire to learn.
- Proven Track Record: Prior experience (including internships or university leadership roles) involving multitasking, volunteer coordination, or organizing small-to-midscale events.
- Communication History: Demonstrated experience in drafting professional emails, reports, or content for diverse audiences.
Travel/Work Schedule:
- Travel within the city might be required to coordinate with vendors, manage off-site events and support external institutional activities.
- Standard business hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; however, this role requires significant flexibility. Hours could extend into the evenings and weekends to facilitate guest speaker sessions, seminars, and departmental events.
Qualification:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Business Administration, Social Sciences, English, or a related field.
- Technical Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace. Familiarity with digital communication tools or basic database management is a plus.
Application Instructions:
If you meet the minimum eligibility criteria email your resumes in PDF format to ayesha.khan@lums.edu.pk with position title mentioned in subject line.
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
Apply By
Location
LUMS
School
Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Apply at Email
aurangzaib.awan@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Gurmani Center for Language and Literature (GCLL) and the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) announces Postdoctoral Fellow and PhD scholarships for the academic year 2026-2027. These positions would be for a ten- month duration from August 2026 to May 2027.
Successful postdoctoral fellowship and PhD scholarship candidates will teach one course during each semester and will fully participate in the ongoing activities of the Gurmani Center and MGSHSS. Post doctoral Fellows and PhD Scholars would be required to be physically on campus during the two semesters.
Qualification:
Postdoctoral candidates should have their PhDs in hand by August 31, 2026. We prefer candidates who have completed their PhDs in the last three to five years and whose scholarship has an interdisciplinary focus, bringing together debates in the Humanities and the Social Sciences.
The PhD scholarships are open to PhD candidates in a leading humanities or social science doctoral program outside of Pakistan who are writing up their dissertations or completing fieldwork in Pakistan. The successful candidate will have an ABD status and will be expected to complete their doctorates whilst at LUMS. The PhD scholarships are funded through the Bilquis and Abdul Razzaq Dawood Foundation.
Application Instructions:
A cover letter describing your research interests and relevance to this fellowship/scholarship; a curriculum vitae; a sample syllabi for a potential course; and names of two referees (please submit all the require documents in pdf format) to Mr. Aurangzaib Awan (aurangzaib.awan@lums.edu.pk) by May 15th 2026.
Job Type
Faculty
Apply By
Location
LUMS, Lahore
School
Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law
Department
Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL)
Apply at Email
deansoffice.sahsol@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL) at LUMS in Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for full-time Assistant Professors or early Associate Professor positions (tenure track).
About SAHSOL
SAHSOL offers a BA-LL.B degree and will also be launching an LL.M programme in Fall 2026. We attract high-achieving students from across the country and have a vibrant faculty with diverse research interests and teaching portfolios. We provide an environment of research and pedagogical excellence. Since the founding of the law faculty in 2005, we have offered students rigorous training in core legal skills and a cross-disciplinary, contextualized education in law and policy.
About the Role
A successful candidate will be required to:
- Conduct high‑quality research leading to publications of international standard.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and a mix of core and elective offerings in areas of expertise.
- Contribute to school and university through committee service and governance.
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to students
- Contribute to the development of current and future programmes of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The appointment shall commence in Fall 2026, or at such time as can be mutually agreed. The compensation package is competitive within the national context, with provisions available to support relocation and onboarding. Additionally, tenure-track faculty may access research and travel funding through a structured, competitive grant mechanism within the university.
Qualification:
Applicants should
- Hold a professional degree in law
- Hold a terminal research degree or demonstrate equivalent experience in scholarship, professional practice or teaching
- A completed PhD or strong evidence of relevant research is preferred.
Who Should Apply?
Candidates should demonstrate clear interests in the research and teaching of law. Cross-disciplinary training and expertise are also welcome. Applicants with expertise in Corporate and Commercial Law, Family Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, Law and Technology, and Clinical Legal Education are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your teaching and research expertise to deansoffice.sahsol@lums.edu.pk. The application deadline is May 15, 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide the contact details of three professional and academic referees.
Job Type
Faculty
Apply By
Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Apply at Email
ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Inorganic Chemistry.
Candidates must have strong potential and passion to develop a globally competitive research program of his/her own interest with a vision to address our national problems, in addition to addressing fundamental questions in Science and Technology. LUMS is committed to providing seed funds to develop such research programs, in addition to providing state-of-the-art research infrastructure and a conducive teaching/research environment. Faculty members will be expected to submit research proposals to the National/International funding agencies and develop linkages with the National/International research groups to make their research programs productive, viable and self-sustainable. They should also have a strong passion for teaching and will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Chemistry. Information about the existing faculty members and their research programs is available at https://sbasse.lums.edu.pk/department-of-chemistry-and-chemical-enginee…
Qualification:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, with specialization in inorganic chemistry, and postdoctoral experience is expected. Additional expertise in Computational Chemistry would be considered a strong asset.
Application Instructions:
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary, research funding support that includes start-up grant, moving allowance, and other related benefits. Candidates wishing to apply for this faculty position should submit their application as a single PDF file that should include
- Cover letter explaining their interest in this position and suitability for the advertised post
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts of all educational degrees and certificates
- Research Statement
- Teaching philosophy
- Names of at least 03 professional referees
The above application materials should be sent via email to: ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk before June 30, 2026.
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
Apply By
Location
Lahore
School
Suleman Dawood School of Business
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
To provide high-level administrative and operational support. This role bridges the gap between communications and hands-on logistics, ensuring the execution of institutional events, guest speaker sessions, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Event & Program Coordination: Lead end-to-end planning for the business school events, including invitations, scheduling, briefings and vendor coordination.
2. Stakeholder Management: Act as a professional liaison for internal and external partners; manage follow-ups and maintain institutional partnership records.
3. Database & Record Keeping: Maintain a comprehensive digital archive of event data, attendance logs, and speaker bios; ensure stakeholder databases are meticulously updated.
4. Logistics Oversight: Manage all physical and technical requirements for activities, including travel, venues, and on-site troubleshooting.
5. Communications & Research: Assist in drafting and proofreading reports and administrative documents; conduct supporting research for institutional projects.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ability to learn and manage database systems.
•Written Communication: Ability to draft formal correspondence and proofread documents with high accuracy.
• Project/Event Planning: Understanding of the logistics involved in organising departmental events (on-site and off-site), hosting speakers, and managing event timelines.
• AI & Digital Literacy: Interest in using modern productivity tools and AI to streamline administrative workflows.
• Corporate & Academic Protocol: Exhibits strong interpersonal awareness and professionalism in navigating structured academic and corporate environments.
Behaviours:
- Adaptability: A "can-do" attitude with the agility to pivot between quiet research tasks and high-energy event management.
- Organizational Rigor: Meticulous attention to detail, especially regarding record-keeping scheduling, and event execution.
- Proactive Learning: A growth mindset and willingness to be trained on internal systems and institutional protocols.
- Stakeholder Sensitivity: Professionalism and tact when interacting with high-profile guests, international partners, and faculty.
- Multitasking: The ability to stay calm and effective while managing competing deadlines and diverse responsibilities.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates a high standard of professionalism and effective interpersonal conduct, with the ability to engage confidently and respectfully with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, international partners, and external collaborators.
Experience:
- 0–2 years of experience. This is an entry-to-junior level role; we are looking for high-potential individuals with a strong desire to learn.
- Proven Track Record: Prior experience (including internships or university leadership roles) involving multitasking, volunteer coordination, or organizing small-to-midscale events.
- Communication History: Demonstrated experience in drafting professional emails, reports, or content for diverse audiences.
Travel/Work Schedule:
- Travel within the city might be required to coordinate with vendors, manage off-site events and support external institutional activities.
- Standard business hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; however, this role requires significant flexibility. Hours could extend into the evenings and weekends to facilitate guest speaker sessions, seminars, and departmental events.
Qualification:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Business Administration, Social Sciences, English, or a related field.
- Technical Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace. Familiarity with digital communication tools or basic database management is a plus.
Application Instructions:
If you meet the minimum eligibility criteria email your resumes in PDF format to ayesha.khan@lums.edu.pk with position title mentioned in subject line.
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
Apply By
Location
LUMS
School
Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Apply at Email
aurangzaib.awan@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Gurmani Center for Language and Literature (GCLL) and the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) announces Postdoctoral Fellow and PhD scholarships for the academic year 2026-2027. These positions would be for a ten- month duration from August 2026 to May 2027.
Successful postdoctoral fellowship and PhD scholarship candidates will teach one course during each semester and will fully participate in the ongoing activities of the Gurmani Center and MGSHSS. Post doctoral Fellows and PhD Scholars would be required to be physically on campus during the two semesters.
Qualification:
Postdoctoral candidates should have their PhDs in hand by August 31, 2026. We prefer candidates who have completed their PhDs in the last three to five years and whose scholarship has an interdisciplinary focus, bringing together debates in the Humanities and the Social Sciences.
The PhD scholarships are open to PhD candidates in a leading humanities or social science doctoral program outside of Pakistan who are writing up their dissertations or completing fieldwork in Pakistan. The successful candidate will have an ABD status and will be expected to complete their doctorates whilst at LUMS. The PhD scholarships are funded through the Bilquis and Abdul Razzaq Dawood Foundation.
Application Instructions:
A cover letter describing your research interests and relevance to this fellowship/scholarship; a curriculum vitae; a sample syllabi for a potential course; and names of two referees (please submit all the require documents in pdf format) to Mr. Aurangzaib Awan (aurangzaib.awan@lums.edu.pk) by May 15th 2026.