Professor, Computer Science

BPS-21 · Islamabad · 1 Post · Regular/Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development, revision, and quality assurance of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate Computer Science curricula within AIOU’s distance education framework in alignment with HEC national curriculum guidelines.
• Conduct original research in specialized areas of Computer Science — such as artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering, cybersecurity, or cloud computing — and publish findings in HEC-recognized and ISI-indexed journals.
• Supervise M.Phil and Ph.D students in Computer Science from thesis proposal through to successful defense, providing rigorous academic mentorship and ensuring research integrity throughout the process.
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality distance learning content — including printed course materials, multimedia modules, and online learning resources — for AIOU’s Computer Science programs.
• Secure competitive research grants from HEC, international funding bodies, and industry partners to advance the department’s research agenda and build institutional research capacity.
• Represent AIOU at national and international academic conferences, symposia, and professional forums, presenting research and building collaborative networks with peer institutions and scholars.
• Contribute to university governance by serving on academic councils, boards of studies, research committees, and other statutory bodies as assigned by the Faculty Dean or University administration.
• Mentor junior faculty members in research methodology, academic writing, grant application, and pedagogical best practices to strengthen the overall intellectual capacity of the department.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D in Computer Science or a closely related discipline from an HEC-recognized university
• Experience: As per HEC criteria for Professor (BPS-21) — typically includes post-Ph.D academic/research experience, publications in HEC-recognized journals, and M.Phil/Ph.D supervision record
• Key Skills: Research leadership, curriculum development, distance learning pedagogy, grant writing, postgraduate supervision
• Required Documents: Research publications list, conference papers, M.Phil/Ph.D students supervised, research grants/projects, community development evidence
• Application Fee: Rs. 5,000/- (Bank Challan downloaded from AIOU portal)
• Apply: careers.aiou.edu.pk (online + hard copy + soft copy all required)

Professor, Languages & Translation Studies

BPS-21 · Islamabad · 1 Post · Regular/Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Design and oversee academic programs in Languages and Translation Studies, ensuring their alignment with national linguistic needs, HEC standards, and contemporary developments in applied linguistics and translation theory.
• Conduct scholarly research in areas such as translation theory, applied linguistics, literary translation, localization studies, or multilingual communication, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and academic discourse.
• Supervise M.Phil and doctoral dissertations in Languages and Translation Studies, guiding research design, methodology, data analysis, and thesis writing through to successful completion and defense.
• Develop comprehensive distance learning course materials — including self-instructional printed units, audio-visual modules, and e-learning content — that make advanced language and translation studies accessible to AIOU’s diverse student body.
• Collaborate with national academies, translation boards, and language institutions to align AIOU’s programs with Pakistan’s language policy priorities and regional translation demands.
• Organize and lead academic workshops, symposia, and national conferences on languages and translation to foster scholarly exchange and raise the department’s national profile.
• Evaluate and update degree program curricula at regular intervals in response to evolving translation technologies, machine translation advances, and global language education trends.
• Participate in faculty committees, academic councils, and program review boards, providing expert guidance on curriculum, assessment frameworks, and degree exit standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D in Linguistics, Translation Studies, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field from an HEC-recognized university
• Experience: As per HEC criteria for Professor (BPS-21) — post-Ph.D academic experience, HEC-recognized journal publications, and postgraduate supervision track record
• Key Skills: Translation research, curriculum design, multilingual academic writing, distance learning content development, postgraduate supervision
• Required Documents: Research publications, conference contributions, student supervision record, research grants/projects details
• Application Fee: Rs. 5,000/- (Bank Challan from AIOU portal)
• Apply: careers.aiou.edu.pk

Professor, Distance Non-Formal & Continuing Education

BPS-21 · Islamabad · 1 Post · Regular/Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Lead academic and research initiatives in Distance Education, Non-Formal Education, and Continuing Education, advancing AIOU’s unique institutional mandate as Pakistan’s premier open learning university.
• Conduct and publish research on distance learning modalities, non-formal education outcomes, adult literacy, continuing professional development, and lifelong learning systems in the Pakistani context.
• Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for improving outreach, learner support, assessment, and technology integration in AIOU’s distance and non-formal education programs.
• Supervise M.Phil and Ph.D students undertaking research in distance education, open learning, non-formal education policy, and continuing education, ensuring rigorous scholarly standards throughout.
• Design, develop, and periodically revise self-instructional course materials for AIOU’s distance education programs, ensuring pedagogical clarity, learner accessibility, and academic rigor.
• Collaborate with UNESCO, Commonwealth of Learning, CEMCA, and other international open learning bodies to position AIOU as a global contributor to distance and continuing education scholarship.
• Lead capacity-building workshops and faculty development programs for AIOU staff on instructional design, open educational resources (OERs), and distance learning best practices.
• Represent the Faculty of Education on national committees, policy forums, and ministerial task forces related to non-formal education, adult literacy, and continuing education in Pakistan.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D in Education (specialization in Distance Education, Non-Formal Education, or Continuing Education) from an HEC-recognized university
• Experience: As per HEC criteria for Professor (BPS-21); experience in distance/open learning institutions strongly preferred
• Key Skills: Distance education research, instructional design, non-formal education policy, postgraduate supervision, international collaboration
• Application Fee: Rs. 5,000/- (Bank Challan from AIOU portal)
• Apply: careers.aiou.edu.pk

Professor, Special Education

BPS-21 · Islamabad · 1 Post · Regular/Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Lead academic programs in Special Education at AIOU, developing inclusive, evidence-based curricula aligned with national policies on disability, inclusion, and special needs education.
• Conduct and publish cutting-edge research in Special Education — covering areas such as autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, hearing and visual impairments, intellectual disabilities, and inclusive classroom practices.
• Supervise M.Phil and Ph.D theses in Special Education, guiding candidates through research design, data collection, analysis, and dissertation writing with high academic standards.
• Develop accessible distance learning materials for Special Education programs, incorporating universal design for learning (UDL) principles to serve students with diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Education, National Institute of Special Education (NISE), and international disability and inclusion organizations to strengthen AIOU’s contribution to Pakistan’s inclusive education agenda.
• Train and mentor faculty and special education practitioners through professional development workshops, webinars, and academic training programs delivered through AIOU’s distance learning infrastructure.
• Provide expert advisory input to government bodies, school systems, and NGOs on Special Education policy, teacher training standards, and support services for students with disabilities.
• Participate actively in national and international academic conferences on Special Education, publishing and presenting research that advances inclusive education practice in Pakistan and beyond.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D in Special Education or a related field from an HEC-recognized university
• Experience: As per HEC criteria for Professor (BPS-21) including publications, supervision record, and relevant academic/research experience
• Key Skills: Special education research, inclusive pedagogy, UDL, disability policy, postgraduate supervision, distance learning content development
• Application Fee: Rs. 5,000/- (Bank Challan from AIOU portal)
• Apply: careers.aiou.edu.pk

Associate Professor, Special Education

BPS-20 · Islamabad · 1 Post · Regular/Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Teach advanced courses and seminars in Special Education at the graduate and postgraduate level, applying research-based and inclusive pedagogical methods adapted for AIOU’s open learning students.
• Conduct and publish independent research in Special Education, contributing to peer-reviewed journals and departmental working papers that advance knowledge in disability studies and inclusive education.
• Co-supervise M.Phil and Ph.D students in Special Education, providing substantive academic guidance during thesis development, literature review, fieldwork, and writing phases.
• Develop and review self-instructional course units and multimedia study materials for Special Education programs, ensuring they meet AIOU’s distance learning quality standards.
• Contribute to the department’s outreach activities including community-based programs, disability awareness campaigns, and professional workshops for special education practitioners across Pakistan.
• Assist in accreditation, quality assurance, and program review processes by preparing self-evaluation reports, coordinating with external evaluators, and implementing improvement recommendations.
• Participate in departmental and faculty-level committees, board of studies meetings, and examination-related activities including paper setting, moderation, and result compilation.
• Support grant writing efforts by contributing to funding proposals and project reports for national and international research funding related to special and inclusive education.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D in Special Education or a closely related field from an HEC-recognized university
• Experience: As per HEC criteria for Associate Professor (BPS-20)
• Key Skills: Special education pedagogy, inclusive research methods, distance learning, postgraduate co-supervision, community engagement
• Application Fee: Rs. 5,000/- (Bank Challan from AIOU portal)
• Apply: careers.aiou.edu.pk

Associate Professor, Secondary Teacher Education

BPS-20 · Islamabad · 1 Post · Regular/Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Teach advanced courses in Secondary Teacher Education at the B.Ed (Hons), M.Ed, and M.Phil levels, delivering theory and practice-based instruction aligned with national teacher education standards.
• Conduct and publish research on secondary school teacher preparation, classroom pedagogy, subject-specific didactics, practicum design, and teacher professional development through distance learning.
• Design and develop AIOU’s distance education course materials for Secondary Teacher Education programs, incorporating reflective practice, action research, and competency-based learning approaches.
• Co-supervise M.Phil students undertaking research in secondary teacher education, mentoring their conceptual development, research design, field work, and thesis writing processes.
• Coordinate practicum and field experience components of AIOU’s teacher education programs, liaising with secondary schools, provincial education departments, and student tutors across Pakistan.
• Contribute to the national discourse on teacher education reform by participating in HEC committees, government policy consultations, and national curriculum review exercises for secondary education.
• Evaluate and moderate examination papers, grade assessments, and tutor marked assignments for AIOU’s Secondary Teacher Education programs to maintain consistent assessment standards.
• Support faculty development by mentoring junior colleagues in research, course material writing, and effective distance teaching strategies within the AIOU academic environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D in Education (specialization in Teacher Education or Secondary Education) from an HEC-recognized university
• Experience: As per HEC criteria for Associate Professor (BPS-20)
• Key Skills: Teacher education, secondary pedagogy, practicum coordination, distance learning, educational research
• Application Fee: Rs. 5,000/- (Bank Challan from AIOU portal)
• Apply: careers.aiou.edu.pk

Professor, Shariah

BPS-21 · Islamabad · 1 Post · Regular/Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the academic direction of Shariah studies at AIOU, overseeing degree programs at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in Islamic jurisprudence, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, and comparative Shariah.
• Conduct and publish scholarly research in Islamic law, contemporary Shariah applications, jurisprudential methodology, and comparative legal studies in peer-reviewed academic and Islamic studies journals.
• Supervise M.Phil and Ph.D dissertations in Shariah, providing expert guidance from topic selection through fieldwork, analysis, and thesis submission in accordance with HEC and AIOU research standards.
• Develop comprehensive, academically rigorous distance learning course materials in Shariah that make advanced Islamic legal education accessible to AIOU’s diverse student population across Pakistan.
• Engage with Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology, international Islamic universities, and Shariah advisory boards to contribute expert academic input to national Islamic policy and legal deliberations.
• Organize academic conferences, seminars, and workshops on contemporary Shariah issues — including Islamic finance, family law, bioethics, and digital age jurisprudence — at national and international levels.
• Review and update Shariah curriculum periodically to incorporate emerging scholarly debates, new Fatawa developments, and cross-disciplinary applications relevant to Pakistan’s legal and social context.
• Contribute to interfaith dialogue and academic discourse on Islamic jurisprudence by publishing and presenting comparative studies on Islamic and other legal traditions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D in Shariah / Islamic Law / Fiqh or a closely related field from an HEC-recognized university
• Experience: As per HEC criteria for Professor (BPS-21); expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and postgraduate supervision track record required
• Key Skills: Islamic jurisprudence, Shariah research, Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh, comparative law, Arabic scholarly writing, postgraduate supervision
• Application Fee: Rs. 5,000/- (Bank Challan from AIOU portal)
• Apply: careers.aiou.edu.pk

Professor, Quran & Tafseer

BPS-21 · Islamabad · 1 Post · Regular/Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Quranic studies and Tafseer programs at AIOU at graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, developing a rigorous academic environment for the study of Quranic text, exegetical traditions, and hermeneutical methodologies.
• Conduct and publish original scholarly research in Quranic sciences — including Tafseer, Quranic linguistics, Asbab al-Nuzul, Uloom al-Quran, and contemporary Quranic interpretation — in recognized academic journals.
• Supervise M.Phil and Ph.D students undertaking advanced research in Quranic studies and Tafseer, providing expert mentorship from research proposal stage through to thesis examination.
• Develop academically sound distance learning course materials in Quran and Tafseer, making classical and contemporary exegetical scholarship accessible to students enrolled across Pakistan through AIOU’s open learning model.
• Organize national and international academic symposia, conferences, and colloquia on Quranic studies, bringing together Islamic scholars, universities, and research centers for scholarly exchange.
• Contribute to national Quran education policy by participating in government committees, religious education review bodies, and Islamic curriculum reform initiatives at the federal and provincial levels.
• Engage with international Islamic universities in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Malaysia, and Turkey to establish collaborative research partnerships and academic exchange programs in Quranic studies.
• Review and strengthen the department’s library holdings, digital Quranic resources, and research databases to support faculty and postgraduate research in Quran and Tafseer at the highest scholarly level.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D in Quran & Tafseer, Uloom al-Quran, or Islamic Studies (Quranic specialization) from an HEC-recognized university
• Experience: As per HEC criteria for Professor (BPS-21); expertise in classical Tafseer literature and Quranic sciences required
• Key Skills: Quranic exegesis, Tafseer research, Uloom al-Quran, Arabic academic writing, postgraduate supervision, distance education content development
• Application Fee: Rs. 5,000/- (Bank Challan from AIOU portal)
• Apply: careers.aiou.edu.pk