The University of the Punjab has announced 23 teaching vacancies at its Institute of Education and Research (IER) in Lahore. The recruitment drive includes positions for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Lecturer in different education-related fields.
According to the university’s recruitment advertisement, the positions are available in Basic Pay Scales (BS) 18 to 21. Applications are open to qualified Pakistani nationals who meet the required educational qualifications, professional experience and research publication criteria.
The university started accepting applications on September 14, 2026. The last date to apply is November 30, 2026. Interested candidates must complete the online application process and submit the required hard copies through registered post before the deadline.
Punjab University Jobs 2026: Available Positions
The university has announced five vacancies for Professor of Education in BS-21 and eight vacancies for Associate Professor of Education in BS-20. It has also advertised six Assistant Professor of Education positions in BS-19.
The remaining four vacancies are for Lecturers in BS-18. These include one position each in Business Education (Marketing), Technology Education, English Language Teaching and Linguistics, and Education.
Candidates should carefully review the eligibility requirements for their preferred positions before submitting an application. The university will assess applicants according to the relevant Higher Education Commission (HEC) requirements and its recruitment conditions.
Eligibility Criteria for Professor of Education
Applicants for the Professor of Education position must hold a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognised university or institution.
Candidates must have at least 15 years of teaching, research or relevant professional experience at an HEC-recognised university, postgraduate institution, or national or international organisation. Alternatively, applicants with at least 10 years of post-PhD experience in the relevant field may qualify.
The position also requires 15 research publications in HEC-recognised journals. At least five of these publications must have been published during the last five years.
Applicants must provide evidence of their professional experience and research publications with their applications.
Associate Professor Jobs at Punjab University
Punjab University has announced eight Associate Professor of Education vacancies in BS-20.
Candidates must possess a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognised institution. They must also have at least 10 years of relevant teaching, research or professional experience. Alternatively, applicants with five years of post-PhD experience in the relevant field can meet the experience requirement.
Applicants must have at least 10 research papers published in HEC-recognised journals, including a minimum of four publications during the last five years.
The university will evaluate applicants’ qualifications, experience and research records according to the applicable recruitment criteria.
Assistant Professor Jobs in Education
Six Assistant Professor of Education positions are available in BS-19.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognised university or institution. According to the provided advertisement details, no mandatory teaching experience or research publication requirement has been specified for these positions.
However, applicants must meet the relevant qualification requirements by the application deadline and fulfil all other applicable conditions.
Lecturer Jobs in Four Disciplines
Punjab University has announced four Lecturer vacancies in BS-18 across different disciplines.
For Lecturer in Business Education (Marketing), applicants must have a relevant BS or master’s degree representing 16 years of education, with a specialisation in Marketing or Marketing Management. They must also hold a first-class MS, MPhil or equivalent qualification in the relevant field after completing 18 years of education.
Candidates applying for Lecturer in Technology Education must hold a relevant 16-year degree in Technology Education, along with a first-class MS, MPhil or equivalent qualification in the relevant field.
For Lecturer in English Language Teaching and Linguistics, applicants must have completed 16 years of education in English Language Teaching and Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics. A first-class MS, MPhil or equivalent qualification in the relevant field is also required.
The Lecturer in Education position requires a first-class MS, MPhil or equivalent degree in the relevant field after 18 years of education.
The advertisement also states that candidates applying for Lecturer positions must not have a third division anywhere in their academic careers.
How to Apply for Punjab University Jobs 2026
Interested candidates must apply through the official Punjab University recruitment portal:
Online application portal: http://111.68.103.6/jobs/advertisements
Applicants should select their preferred position and complete the online form with accurate personal details, educational qualifications and professional experience. A valid personal email address and mobile number must be provided.
After submitting the online application, candidates must print two signed copies of the completed form and send them through registered post to the following address:
Director, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore.
The hard copies must reach the university during office hours on or before November 30, 2026. Applications submitted by hand will not be accepted.
Candidates applying for Professor and Associate Professor positions must also provide a USB containing PDF copies of their applications and research publications, along with the required hard copies.
Punjab University Jobs 2026: Last Date to Apply
The deadline for submitting applications is November 30, 2026. Candidates should complete the online application and dispatch their documents well before the closing date to avoid delays.
Applicants are advised to review the complete official advertisement for detailed eligibility requirements, documentation instructions and other recruitment conditions before applying.
