Government of Pakistan Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training ******

Vacancy Announcement for Pakistan Chair Abroad

Applications are invited to fill Pakistan Chair Abroad— Chair in Urdu and Pakistan Studies at Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.

Required qualification Experience

(i) Ph. D Degree from HEC recognized University / Institution in Urdu Language and Literature. (ii) At least five (05) years post Ph. D qualification experience in teaching and research in a recognized University / Centre Research Organization (iii) At least ten (10) Research publications in HEC recognized journals with at least 4 in the last 5 years.

Other Requirements

(i) Persons up to 60 years of age will be eligible. (ii) Having recognized publications in Urdu Literature. (iii) Familiar with Farsi Language and Literature. (iv) Familiarity with the culture, institutions and people of the host country. (v) Capacity and competence to project the language, history and culture of Pakistan in the host country. (vi) Research leading to quality publications during the tenure abroad is desirable. (vii) Proficiency in computer skills and social skills.

Terms and Conditions

(i) The tenure of appointment will initially be for a period of three years which is subject to evaluation on yearly basis and can be terminated at any time without giving reasons. (ii) The pay and allowance would be of BPS-20 on standard terms and conditions of Government of Pakistan. (iii) Provisional details of terms and condition are available at http://www.mofept.gov.pk/).

Last date of submission of application

(i) The applications on the prescribed format (available at http://www.mofept.gov.pk/) complete in all respect should reach the following address within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the press. Applications received after due date will not be considered. (ii) Those already in Government / Semi Government Service are required to apply through proper channel (iii) Only short listed candidates will be called for interview. (iv) No TA/DA shall be admissible for written test / interview. (v) Ministry reserves the right not to fill the vacancy without assigning any reason thereof.

Ms. Aiysha Khalid Joint Secretary (Policy) Room No.124, First Floor C-Block Pakistan Secretariat Islamabad.