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The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for a full-time assistant professor (tenure track) position in psychology. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students (three courses a year), as well as participate in the development of the psychology stream at LUMS. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in one of the following areas of psychology: cognitive, social/cultural, neuropsychology/cognitive neuroscience, developmental, psychometrics. Candidates with experience and interest in psychological research preferred. PhD is required at the time of appointment. The appointment will commence in Fall of 2019.
Interested applicants should submit a copy of their current curriculum vitae and a cover letter, along with names of three referees, to Mehreen Jamil (Senior Officer) by December 15, 2018.
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information on LUMS can be found at www.lums.edu.pk.
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a full-time faculty member on Tenure Track (Assistant Professor) for its English program. Since 2014, LUMS has been offering a four-year B.A. (Hons) degree in English. We have a vibrant faculty with diverse research interests and teaching portfolios covering areas such as Postcolonial Studies, British Literature, American Literature, Environmental Humanities, Women Studies, Modernist Literature and Creative Writing.
Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in English, exhibit a clear vision for teaching, and show evidence of research. We are especially interested in applicants with specialization in literary theory and digital humanities. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students, achieve high standards of research, serve on departmental/university committees and provide input towards the development of the English Major at LUMS.
Interested applicants should submit current curriculum vitae, official transcript, and a cover letter along with names of three referees to Ms. Zofia Javed, English Program Coordinator, by March 30, 2020.
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information on LUMS can be found at: www.lums.edu.pk
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for its Politics program.
The selected candidate(s) would join the vibrant and research active Politics stream within the Department in the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS). The selected candidate(s) would teach undergraduate students taking the wide range of degrees offered by the School, including in particular the department's two degrees focused on politics: the BSc (Honours) in Political Science and the BSc (Honours) in Politics and Economics. Both programs encourage students to examine Pakistan and the wider globalizing world using a variety of conceptual lenses supplied by the social sciences to learn multiple ways of solving problems and explore areas of inquiry that intersect traditional disciplines.
The candidates will have a specialization in any field of Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Economy, and Political Theory. The applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to undergraduate teaching in Pakistan, an active research and publishing program in one of the fields noted above, and a commitment to institution-building. The selected candidate(s) will also be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the department and the university more broadly.
The department is open to accepting both pre-and post-PhD applicants. This is a full-time on-campus position and the selected candidate(s) will be expected to be physically present on campus during employment, including in-person teaching.
Interested applicants should submit a copy of their current curriculum vitae and a cover letter, and the names of three referees, to Ms. Mehreen Jamil Ms. Mehreen Jamil (mehreen.jamil@lums.edu.pk)
The deadline for applications is September 30, 2023.
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information on LUMS can be found at: https://lums.edu.pk
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for a Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position at the Assistant Professor Level in Environmental Humanities. The candidate’s teaching and research expertise should speak to current ecological, environmental, and climate crises, and reflect current research in the humanities or the social sciences in relation to the environment. The area of specialization may include but is not limited to, critical geography, urban studies, environmental policy and planning, environmental justice, and political ecology. Candidates should also have knowledge and expertise in discipline-specific research methods (including GIS and Environmental Impact Assessments). The candidate would be expected to develop an active high-quality research agenda in the environmental humanities and social sciences. The selected candidate would be expected to contribute to the growth of the environmental studies minor within the Department, and to the intellectual life of the department and the university more broadly.
The selected candidate is expected to start in January 2024, and must have a PhD at the time of taking up employment. This is an on-campus position and the selected candidate will be expected to be physically present on campus during employment, including in-person teaching. The application deadline is 30th September 2023 .
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply.
Interested applicants should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae, a detailed cover letter, a writing sample (published or unpublished writing sample that best illustrates the expertise the candidate will bring to the position), and the names of three referees to Ms. Mehreen Jamil at mehreen.jamil@lums.edu.pk till 30th September 2023.
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for tenure track faculty of all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) in Sociology. Candidates should be able to offer a variety of undergraduate core courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, and Sociological Theory, as well as courses within their areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students (three courses a year), achieve high standards of research, serve on departmental/university committees, and provide input for the development and expansion of the Anthropology and Sociology Major at LUMS. The appointment will commence in spring 2024 or Fall 2024. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Sociology at the time of appointment. Candidates with Masters degrees in Sociology or those currently in the process of completing their PhDs may be considered for the position of Teaching Fellow.
Interested applicants should submit a copy of their current curriculum vitae and a detailed cover letter outlining their previous teaching experience, research interests, and courses they would be interested in offering, along with names of three referees, to Mehreen Jamil (mehreen.jamil@lums.edu.pk) by November 17th 2023.
Position Purpose:
The incumbent will primarily be acting as external grants development & compliance specialist for the research programs under development or management within the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (‘MGSHSS’). The role involves the identification of external funding opportunities, review of research proposals, and assistance with and management of both pre-award and post-award grants.
Key Accountabilities:
Complete Pre-Award project management of externally funded grants, including but not limited to review of research proposals, and budgets; liaison with the applicants and donors; timely submission of proposals, and announcement of results.
Identification of grant opportunities from local & international donors, and their communication with MGSHSS’s faculty. Coordination with donors, and attendance of meetings/online sessions on behalf of MGSHSS to seek clarity on donor’s requirements & guidelines.
Review of technical & financial proposals and work on their approvals from senior management. Align work packages with the budget and overall project scope. Ensure adherence to LUMS Policies & donor guidelines. Suggest improvements in proposals, considering specific requirements for each donor. The activity may include preparing budget for the applicants on case-to-case basis.
Coordinate with other departments and arrange all organization related supporting documentation required for proposal submission.
Maintain internal database of all funding opportunities & proposal submissions.
Account management for all national and international donors. Ensure to submit applications timely on the online portals, where applicable.
Conduct due diligence for the organization. The incumbent will prepare and collect all documentation and coordinate with internal/external departments.
Assist in getting ethics approval for the research studies.
Review LUMS research policies on a time-to-time basis and devise new policies, if required.
Contribute to the preparation of annual assessment reports for the department.
Follow up with donors and faculty members to track the application status and keep the internal record updated.
Assist in conducting training sessions related to proposal preparation
Extracting data and compiling research-related information in MS Excel for the consumption of stakeholders.
Preparation of PowerPoint presentations and reports at regular intervals.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Project Management practices
- Some understanding and appreciation of research practices in the humanities and social sciences
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Excellent analytical abilities and grip on MS Excel
- Ability to work under strict deadlines and manage multiple assignments concurrently
- Budgeting experience would be preferred
Please note that this is an on-campus position and the candidate would be expected to be present during office working hours at the LUMS campus.
Behaviors
- Integrity
- Accountable
- Committed
- Team player
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field from an HEC-recognized institution.
- Relevant experience would be preferred.
Interested applicants should submit a copy of their current curriculum vitae and a detailed cover letter to Aurangzaib Awan.
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for a full-time assistant professor (tenure track) position in any discipline to teach courses in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Applicants should be able to teach courses in feminist theory, and gender and queer studies, including two of the core courses and one elective as part of the Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. (in social sciences and humanities) with a focus on gender and sexuality at the time of appointment, exhibit a clear vision for teaching, and show evidence of research. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students, achieve high standards of research, serve on departmental/university committees, provide input towards the development of the Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor, and contribute to the Saida Waheed Gender Initiative. This is an on-campus position and requires the faculty member to be physically present on campus for teaching and other academic activities during the academic year.
Interested applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and a detailed cover letter along with the names of three referees by January 1, 2024, at hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk.
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information LUMS can be found at www.lums.edu.pk
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a full-time faculty member on the Tenure Track (Assistant Professor or above) in History. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students (three courses a year), achieve high standards of research, and serve on departmental/university committees. Candidates are expected to have completed their PhD in History by July 2024.
We have a vibrant faculty with diverse research interests and teaching portfolios spanning Asian history, European history, and Art and Architecture of South Asia and the Islamicate world. Although candidates with research and teaching interests in any region and period are encouraged to apply, we are especially interested in candidates with a specialization in premodern histories.
Women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
The position comes with a starting date of August 1, 2024.
Interested applicants should submit their (1) curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter outlining their previous teaching experience (if any), research interests, and courses they would be interested in offering, and (3) the names and contact information of three referees to hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk.
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) for its program in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (CLCS). The program has a strong core faculty with interests in Persian, Urdu, Punjabi, and world literatures and cultures, creative writing, screen studies, and filmmaking.
The program is searching for a candidate with interests in comparative literature that pertain to South Asia and adjoining regions. Candidates should have an interest in literatures and cultures of languages such as Urdu, Persian, Punjabi, Sindhi, Balochi etc. and should be able to teach courses in their areas of research, participate in a team-taught core, and take on or develop new courses. Preference will be given to candidates who exhibit creative interests such as writing, filmmaking, and music.
Applicants are ideally expected to have a Ph.D. by June 2024. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students, achieve high standards of research, serve on departmental/university committees, and help expand the CLCS program at LUMS. As this is an on campus position starting in Fall 2024, the successful candidate will be expected to be physically on campus for teaching, research, and institutional responsibilities once the appointment begins.
Interested applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter along with names of three referees to CLCS program coordinator Ms. Mehreen Jamil by 31 January 2024. For detailed queries, please contact CLCS faculty members Dr. Maryam Wasif Khan and Dr. Fatima Fayyaz.
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information on LUMS can be found at https://lums.edu.pk.
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) announce two Postdoctoral Fellow positions and two PhD scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025. These positions would be for a ten- month duration from August 2024 to May 2025.
Successful postdoctoral fellowship and Ph.D. scholarship candidates will teach one course during each semester and will fully participate in the ongoing activities of the Gurmani Center and MGSHSS. Postdoctoral Fellows and Ph.D. Scholars would be required to be physically on campus during the two semesters.
Postdoctoral candidates should have their Ph.D.s in hand by August 31, 2024. 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 Ph.D. scholarships are open to Ph.D. 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.
Applications should include: 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 to Mr. Aurangzaib Awan (aurangzaib.awan@lums.edu.pk) by March 1st, 2024.
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a full-time faculty member in Politics-International Relations Stream within the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS-LUMS).The selected candidate(s) would teach undergraduate students taking the wide range of degrees offered by the School, including in particular the department's two degrees focused on politics: the BSc (Honours) in Politics-International Relations and the BSc (Honours) in Politics and Economics.
The candidates should have a specialization in any field of Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Economy, and Political Theory. The applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to undergraduate teaching in Pakistan, an active research and publishing program in one of the fields noted above, and a commitment to institution-building. The selected candidate(s) will also be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the department and the university more broadly.
The department is open to accepting both pre-and post-PhD applicants. This is a full-time on-campus position, and the selected candidate(s) will be expected to be physically present on campus during employment, including in-person teaching.
Interested applicants should submit a copy of their current curriculum vitae and a cover letter, and the names of three referees at hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pkDeadline for applications is 31st March 2024.
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) for its English program. Since 2014, LUMS has been offering a four-year B.A. (Hons) degree in English. We have a vibrant faculty with diverse research interests and teaching portfolios covering areas such as Postcolonial Studies, British Literature, American Literature, Environmental Humanities, Women Studies, Modernist Literature, and Creative Writing.
Applicants are ideally expected to have a Ph.D. by August 2024, which is when the appointment begins. We are especially interested in applicants with specialization in literary theory and digital humanities. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students, achieve high standards of research, serve on departmental/university committees, and provide input toward the development of the English Major at LUMS. As this is an on-campus position, the successful candidate will be expected to be physically on campus for teaching, research, and institutional responsibilities.
Interested applicants should submit their current curriculum vitae, official transcript, and a cover letter along with the names of three referees to hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk. by April 30th, 2024.
For detailed queries, please contact English faculty Director of Studies Dr. Farah Ali (farah.ali@lums.edu.pk).
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information on LUMS can be found at www.lums.edu.pk.
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for tenure track faculty of all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) in Sociology. Candidates should be able to offer a variety of undergraduate core courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, and Sociological Theory, as well as courses within their areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students (three courses a year), achieve high standards of research, serve on departmental/university committees, and provide input for the development and expansion of the Anthropology and Sociology program at LUMS. The appointment will commence in Fall 2024. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Sociology, or a related field (such as Urban Studies, Human and Political Geography, Criminology, Media Studies, etc.) at the time of appointment. Candidates with a Masters degree (or equivalent) in Sociology or those currently in the process of completing their PhDs may be considered for the position of Teaching Fellow.
Interested applicants should submit a copy of their current curriculum vitae and a detailed cover letter outlining their previous teaching experience, research interests, and courses they would be interested in offering, along with names of three referees, to hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk by May 17th, 2024.
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for a full-time assistant professor (tenure track) position in any discipline to teach courses in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Applicants should be able to teach courses in feminist theory, and gender and queer studies, including two of the core courses and one elective as part of the Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. (in social sciences and humanities) with a focus on gender and sexuality at the time of appointment, exhibit a clear vision for teaching, and show evidence of research. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students, achieve high standards of research, serve on departmental/university committees, provide input towards the development of the Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor, and contribute to the Saida Waheed Gender Initiative. This is an on-campus position and requires the faculty member to be physically present on campus for teaching and other academic activities during the academic year. Candidates will be considered for either a January 2025 or August 2025 start date.
Interested applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and a detailed cover letter along with the names of three referees to Ms. Mehreen Jamil, Academic Coordination Lead, Office of Academic Coordination by August 15, 2024. E-mail: hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk.
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information on LUMS can be found at www.lums.edu.pk
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Lahore University of Management Sciences invites applications for a Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty, Assistant Professor Position in the Environmental Social Sciences or Humanities. The candidate’s teaching and research expertise should speak to current ecological, environmental, or climate crises, and reflect current research in the social sciences or humanities in relation to the environment. The area of specialization may include but is not limited to, human/critical geography, urban studies, environmental policy and planning, environmental justice, or political ecology. Candidates with knowledge and expertise in discipline-specific research methods (including GIS) will be preferred. The candidate would be expected to develop an active high-quality research agenda in their chosen field(s). The selected candidate would be expected to contribute to the growth of the environmental studies program within the Department and to the intellectual life of the department and the university more broadly. This includes a teaching requirement of three 4-credit hour undergraduate courses per academic year.
The selected candidate is expected to start in January 2025 and must have a completed PhD at the time of taking up employment. This is an on-campus position, and the selected candidate will be expected to be physically present on campus for in-person teaching. The application deadline is 15th August 2024. However, applications will be processed on a rolling basis, hence candidates are encouraged to apply early. LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply.
With over 80 teaching faculty across a wide range of disciplines, the department of Humanities and Social Sciences at LUMS is the leading HSS department in the country. LUMS is a campus-based university that ensures holistic and interdisciplinary teaching and learning environments for its students and faculty. Housing for faculty is available both on campus and nearby. More information on LUMS can be found at https://lums.edu.pk.
Interested applicants should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a writing sample (published or unpublished, that best illustrates the expertise the candidate will bring to the position), and the names of three referees at hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk. For detailed queries, please contact Dr. Maryam Ibrahim (maryam_ibrahim@lums.edu.pk) or Dr. Sana Khosa (sana_khosa@lums.edu.pk)
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) for its program in Comparative Literature and Creative Arts (CLCA). The program has a strong core faculty with interests in Persian, Urdu, Punjabi, and world literatures and cultures, creative writing, screen studies, filmmaking, and visual and digital storytelling.
The program is searching for a candidate with interests in comparative literature that pertain to South Asia and adjoining regions. Candidates should have an interest in literatures and cultures of languages such as Urdu, Persian, Punjabi, Sindhi, Balochi etc. and/or in developing methodologies and courses for comparative East-East literary studies. They should be able to teach courses in their areas of research, participate in a team-taught core, and take on or develop new courses.
Applicants are ideally expected to have a Ph.D. by December 2024. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students, achieve high standards of research, serve on departmental/university committees, and help expand the CLCA program at LUMS. As this is an on campus position starting in January 2025, the successful candidate will be expected to be physically on campus for teaching, research, and institutional responsibilities once the appointment begins. Interested applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter along with names of three referees to HSS Recruitment and Academic Coordination Lead Ms. Mehreen Jamil (hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk) by 31 October 2024. For detailed queries, please contact CLCA faculty members Dr. Maryam Wasif Khan (maryam.wasif@lums.edu.pk) and Dr. Fatima Fayyaz (fatima.fayyaz@lums.edu.pk).
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information on LUMS can be found at https://lums.edu.pk.
Job Description:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) for its English program. Since 2014, LUMS has been offering a four-year B.A. (Hons) degree in English. We have a vibrant faculty with diverse research interests and teaching portfolios covering areas such as Postcolonial Studies, British Literature, American Literature, Environmental Humanities, Women Studies, Modernist Literature and Creative Writing.
Qualification:
Applicants are ideally expected to have a Ph.D. by August 2024, which is when the appointment begins. We are especially interested in applicants with specialization in literary theory and digital humanities. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students, achieve high standards of research, serve on departmental/university committees, and provide input towards the development of the English Major at LUMS. As this is an on-campus position, the successful candidate will be expected to be physically on campus for teaching, research, and institutional responsibilities.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit current curriculum vitae, official transcript, and a cover letter along with names of three referees to hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk. by October 31st ,2024.
For detailed queries, please contact English faculty Director of Studies Dr. Farah Ali (farah.ali@lums.edu.pk).
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information on LUMS can be found at www.lums.edu.pk.
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