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SZABIST University Jobs – Faculty & Staff Positions – Karachi & Larkana – Apply Now

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (SZABIST) is hiring across its Karachi and Larkana campuses — Assistant Managers (IR/QEC, Coordination & Academic Affairs), Professors, Associate/Assistant Professors, Lecturers, and 13 administrative/support staff positions. Deadlines: 18, 26 & 29 June 2026.

SZABIST University Jobs. The Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) is one of Pakistan’s leading private sector universities, with campuses across multiple cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Hyderabad, and Larkana. Established with a strong focus on management sciences, computing, social sciences, and professional education, SZABIST has built a reputation for rigorous academic standards, industry-relevant curricula, and strategic partnerships with international institutions — including its Recognized Teaching Centre status for University of London programs delivered through its Law Department.

In 2026, SZABIST is conducting recruitment across its Karachi and Larkana campuses spanning institutional research and quality assurance leadership, academic coordination for international degree programs, and a comprehensive range of faculty positions (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Lecturer) across Management Sciences, Computing & Engineering Sciences, and Education & Social Sciences at the Larkana campus. Additionally, 13 administrative and support staff positions are open at Larkana, covering marketing, finance, library, HR, records, IT lab support, and hostel management. Applications close on 18 June, 26 June, and 29 June 2026 respectively, depending on the position and campus.

🏙️ Karachi Campus Positions

🏫 Larkana Campus – Faculty Positions (Deadline: 29 June 2026)

Lecturer Positions & Professor (Contract) – Larkana Campus | Deadline: 29 June 2026

• Lecturer (English) — Management Sciences | MS/MPhil (18 years education) in English | Teaches English language, communication, and academic writing courses across SZABIST Larkana programs.
• Lecturer (Economics) — Management Sciences | MS/MPhil (18 years education) in Economics | Teaches micro/macroeconomics, business economics, and quantitative methods to business and management students.
• Lecturer — Computing & Engineering Sciences | MS/MPhil (18 years education) in CS/AI/Software Engineering/Data Science | Teaches programming, algorithms, and computing fundamentals with lab supervision.
• Professor (Contract) — Education & Social Sciences | PhD in Education | Senior contract academic leading the Education program, teaching graduate-level education courses, supervising research, and contributing to program development.

All Lecturer and Professor positions require HEC-recognized qualifications. Apply by downloading the application form from lrk.szabist.edu.pk/careers and emailing with CV and documents to hr@lrk.szabist.edu.pk (or hard copy to the HR Office) by 29 June 2026.

📋 Larkana Campus – Staff Positions (13 Roles, Deadline: 29 June 2026)

Additional Larkana Staff Positions (12 Roles)

• Assistant Manager External Affairs & Financial Assistance — MBA/MS/Equivalent (preferably Finance), 5 years — Manages external stakeholder relations, scholarship/financial assistance programs, and liaison with funding bodies and donors.
• Librarian — MPhil Library Sciences, 5 years — Manages library operations, cataloguing, digital resources, and student/faculty research support services.
• Administrative Officer — BS degree, 3 years — General administrative support for campus operations, correspondence, and office management.
• Human Resources Officer — BBA/MBA HR, 3 years — Recruitment, employee records, payroll coordination, and HR policy implementation for Larkana campus staff.
• QEC Officer — BS degree, 3 years — Supports campus-level quality enhancement activities, data collection for QA reports, and coordination with the central QEC.
• Records Officer — Master’s/Equivalent, 3 years — Manages student academic records, transcripts, and registration documentation.
• Lab Engineer — BS-CS/BS-SE/BS-Data Science, 2 years — Maintains computing labs, software/hardware setup, and provides technical support for computing courses.
• Girls Hostel Warden (Female only) — Bachelor’s degree, 2 years — Manages female student hostel operations, welfare, discipline, and safety.
• Boys Hostel Warden (Male only) — Bachelor’s degree, 2 years — Manages male student hostel operations, welfare, discipline, and safety.
• Human Resources Assistant — Bachelor’s degree, 1 year — Supports HR Officer with documentation, onboarding, and record-keeping tasks.
• Computer Lab Assistant — Bachelor’s degree + Diploma in IT, 1 year — Assists Lab Engineer with day-to-day computer lab support and troubleshooting for students.
• Exam Assistant — Bachelor’s degree, 1 year — Supports examination scheduling, invigilation logistics, and results processing.

All positions: Download the application form from lrk.szabist.edu.pk/careers, email with CV, degree copies, and experience certificates to hr@lrk.szabist.edu.pk (or submit hard copy to HR Office) by 29 June 2026.

Q: What are the deadlines for SZABIST University jobs 2026?

There are three different deadlines depending on the position and campus. For Karachi Campus, the Assistant Manager – IR/QEC position closes on 18 June 2026, and the Assistant Manager – Coordination & Academic Affairs position closes on 26 June 2026 — both applied for by emailing zabhr@szabist.edu.pk. For Larkana Campus, all faculty and staff positions (20+ roles) have a unified deadline of 29 June 2026, applied for via lrk.szabist.edu.pk/careers and hr@lrk.szabist.edu.pk or hard copy submission.

Q: What is the University of London Recognized Teaching Centre role mentioned for the Karachi position?

SZABIST University’s Law Department in Karachi operates as a Recognized Teaching Centre for the University of London (UoL), meaning students enrolled in UoL’s international LLB and law-related programs can study at SZABIST while being examined and awarded degrees by the University of London. The Assistant Manager – Coordination & Academic Affairs role specifically supports this arrangement — managing the academic portal, coordinating with UoL on examination and assessment requirements, and serving as the day-to-day liaison between SZABIST’s Law Department and the University of London’s external program administration.

Q: What does “18 years of education” mean for the Master’s/MS/MPhil qualification requirements?

In Pakistan’s HEC framework, “18 years of education” refers to the cumulative years of formal schooling and higher education completed by a candidate — typically corresponding to a 16-year Bachelor’s degree (4 years) plus a 2-year MS/MPhil, or equivalent combinations under the semester credit hour system. This is the standard benchmark HEC uses to assess equivalence of postgraduate qualifications for faculty hiring at the Lecturer level, distinguishing it from a PhD (typically 19-20 years of education) required for Assistant/Associate Professor and Professor ranks.

Q: What benefits does SZABIST Larkana Campus offer to faculty and staff?

SZABIST Larkana Campus highlights several benefits for its faculty and staff, including campus living arrangements (relevant for faculty relocating from other cities), educational perks (which may include tuition concessions for employees’ dependents or professional development support), financial support programs, and professional growth opportunities through research support, training, and career progression pathways within the SZABIST network of campuses across Pakistan.

Q: Can I apply for both Karachi and Larkana positions at SZABIST?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria for positions at both campuses, you can apply separately to each. However, note that the application processes differ: Karachi Campus positions are applied for solely via email to zabhr@szabist.edu.pk with the position name in the subject line, while Larkana Campus positions require downloading and completing a specific application form from lrk.szabist.edu.pk/careers before submission via email to hr@lrk.szabist.edu.pk or by hard copy. Each campus and position has its own deadline, so candidates interested in multiple roles should track each deadline separately.

Q: What is the HEC criteria for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in Pakistan?

As per HEC’s current eligibility criteria, Assistant Professor rank generally requires a PhD in the relevant field from an HEC-recognized university, along with publications in HEC-recognized journals as specified by the current criteria. Associate Professor requires a PhD plus a higher publication threshold, post-PhD teaching/research experience, and a track record of supervising postgraduate students. SZABIST follows these HEC benchmarks for its faculty hiring across both Karachi and Larkana campuses — candidates should verify the latest specific publication and experience thresholds on the HEC website (www.hec.gov.pk) before applying.

Q: Are the Hostel Warden positions only for SZABIST Larkana students, and what does the role involve?

The Girls Hostel Warden and Boys Hostel Warden positions are employed by SZABIST Larkana Campus to manage on-campus student residential facilities. The Girls Hostel Warden position is explicitly for female candidates only, and the Boys Hostel Warden position is for male candidates only — reflecting standard practice in Pakistani higher education institutions for gender-appropriate supervision of student hostels. The role involves overseeing day-to-day hostel operations, enforcing hostel rules and curfews, addressing student welfare concerns, coordinating with campus security, and serving as the primary point of contact for resident students’ housing-related issues. Both positions require a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience.

Q: How do I apply for SZABIST University jobs 2026?

For Karachi Campus positions, email your resume to zabhr@szabist.edu.pk with the position name in the subject line, by 18 June 2026 (IR/QEC) or 26 June 2026 (Coordination & Academic Affairs). For Larkana Campus positions, download the relevant application form from lrk.szabist.edu.pk/careers, complete it, and email it with your CV, degree copy, and experience certificates to hr@lrk.szabist.edu.pk, or send a hard copy to the HR Office, SZABIST Larkana Campus, Sachal Colony, Larkana, by 29 June 2026.

Q: What is SZABIST University known for in Pakistan?

SZABIST (Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology) is one of Pakistan’s well-established private universities, particularly known for its programs in Management Sciences, Computer Science, and Social Sciences. SZABIST operates campuses in multiple cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Hyderabad, and Larkana, and is recognized for offering internationally affiliated programs — including its University of London Recognized Teaching Centre status for law programs at the Karachi campus.

Q: What is a Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) in Pakistani universities?

A Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) is a mandatory unit established at every HEC-recognized university in Pakistan as part of the Higher Education Commission’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) framework. The QEC is responsible for institutional self-assessment, preparing Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) for academic programs, conducting student satisfaction surveys, supporting program accreditation processes, and ensuring continuous improvement in teaching, research, and administrative quality across the university. QEC staff work closely with academic departments and university leadership to maintain compliance with HEC quality standards.

Q: What teaching subjects are available for Lecturer positions at SZABIST Larkana?

SZABIST Larkana is hiring Lecturers in three subject areas: English (within the Management Sciences department, supporting communication and academic writing courses across all programs), Economics (within Management Sciences, covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, and business economics), and Computing & Engineering Sciences (covering Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or Data Science). All three Lecturer positions require an MS/MPhil with 18 years of education in the relevant subject area.

Q: What does a Professor (Contract) position mean in Pakistani academia?

A Professor (Contract) position refers to a senior academic appointment at the Professor rank that is offered on a fixed-term contractual basis rather than as a permanent/tenured faculty position. This arrangement is common in Pakistani private universities for attracting experienced PhD holders — often retired professors from public sector universities or senior academics seeking flexible arrangements — to lead specific departments or programs. At SZABIST Larkana, the Professor (Contract) in Education would lead the Education program within the Education & Social Sciences department, requiring a PhD in Education and bringing senior academic leadership to the program.

Q: Where is SZABIST Larkana Campus located and what is the surrounding area like?

SZABIST Larkana Campus is located in Sachal Colony, Larkana, in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Larkana is a historically significant city in upper Sindh, known as the hometown of the Bhutto family and located near the Mohenjo-daro archaeological site. As a regional campus, SZABIST Larkana plays an important role in expanding access to quality private higher education for students from Larkana and the surrounding districts of upper Sindh, who might otherwise need to travel to Karachi, Hyderabad, or other major cities for similar programs.

📋 Job Summary

Karachi: email zabhr@szabist.edu.pk (18/26 June 2026) | Larkana: lrk.szabist.edu.pk/careers + hr@lrk.szabist.edu.pk (29 June 2026)