Vacancy Announcement: Seerat Chairs for Scholarly Research at HEC
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) invites applications from qualified Islamic scholars to occupy distinguished Seerat Chairs aimed at conducting scholarly research and educational programs in the following themes:
Themes:
- Leadership and Governance
- Qualification: PhD in relevant fields with a focus on Governance, Leadership, Public Policy, Public Administration, or Political Science.
- Experience: Must have published research work relevant to the theme with well-reputed publishers.
- Human Rights, Social Justice, and Welfare
- Qualification: PhD in fields like Human Rights, Law, International Humanitarian Law, Social Welfare, Social Work, or Social Justice.
- Experience: Must have published research work relevant to the theme with well-reputed publishers.
- Business, Commerce, and Property Rights
- Qualification: PhD in Commerce, Management Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, or Intellectual Property Rights.
- Experience: Must have published research work relevant to the theme with well-reputed publishers.
- Education and Knowledge
- Qualification: PhD in Educational Leadership, Knowledge Management, Equity and Innovation in Education, or Cognitive & Cultural Systems.
- Experience: Must have published research work relevant to the theme with well-reputed publishers.
- Gender Studies and Women’s Rights
- Qualification: PhD in Gender Studies, Women’s Rights, or Women’s Development.
- Experience: Must have published research work relevant to the theme with well-reputed publishers.
- Global Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Qualification: PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Political Science, Counter Terrorism, or Strategic Studies.
- Experience: Must have published research work relevant to the theme with well-reputed publishers.
Application Details:
- How to Apply: Applicants are required to apply online through careers.hec.gov.pk. No need to send hard copies of CVs and documents.
- Tenure: The appointment will initially be for a period of two (02) years, extendable for another similar term upon satisfactory performance. Performance will be reviewed on an annual basis.
- Salary: Monthly salary is negotiable and will be recommended by the Selection Board based on relevant qualifications, experience, and research.
- Previous Applicants: Those who applied earlier in March/April 2023 may send updated applications.
- Current Government Employees: Applicants already in government service should apply through the proper channel.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: HEC is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
- Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in interviews.
- HEC Rights: HEC reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.
- Deadline: The last date for submission of online applications is October 21, 2024. Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
