VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT QUAID-E- AZAM CHAIR IN PAKISTAN STUDIES AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, USA

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

MINISTRY OF FEDERAL EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT QUAID-E- AZAM CHAIR IN PAKISTAN STUDIES AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, USA

The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in lieu of MOU signed with University of California, Berkeley is inviting applications to fill the prestigious position of "Quaid-e-Azam Chair Pakistan Studies" at University of California, Berkeley. The position is open to all serving in rank of Associate Professors or above on a regular basis in Public as well as Private University.

BASIC ELIGIBILITY

(i) Ph. D Degree from HEC recognized University / Institution in Pakistan Studies or Humanities & Social Sciences.

(ii) Having significant post Ph. D teaching research experience in a recognized university / Centre Research Organization.

(iii) A respectable number of publications in the last 5 years in the HEC recognized journals.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

(i) Maximum 55-years of age on the closing date of the advertisement will be eligible.

(ii) Must be proficient in English language

(iii) Familiarity with culture, institutions and people of the host country.

(iv) Capacity and competence of leadership to project the language, history and culture of Pakistan in the host country.

(v) Experience in mentoring, advocacy, communication, organizational (government / semi-government at senior), budget management, research grants, diplomatic, media relations as spokesperson and demonstrated involvement in academic staff associations, etc.

(vi) Membership of professional or academic bodies, supported by documentary evidences.

(vii) Research leading to quality publications during the tenure abroad is desirable.

(viii) Proficiency in computer skills.

(ix) Should have social as well as inter personal skills to encourage good image of Pakistan. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(i) The tenure of appointment will initially be for a period of two (02) years on deputation basis / contract basis, extendable to a maximum of three years on yearly basis, subject to satisfactory performance based on evaluation, quarterly basis.

(ii) The pay and allowance would be equivalent of BS-20/ BS-21 on the prescribed terms & conditions of Government of Pakistan.

(iii) Provisional details of terms and conditions are available at (http://www.mofept.gov.pk) LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

(i) The hard copy of application along with CV and supporting documents and application form should reach the undersigned within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the press. All applicants are also required to submit online application at www.mofept.gov.pk 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 in order of merit will be called for interview.

(iv) No TA/DA shall be admissible for interview.

(v) Ministry reserves the right not to fill the vacancy without assigning any reason thereof.

(RAZIA RAMZAN DOSSA)

Deputy Secretary (PT)

Room No.235, Second Floor

D-Block Pakistan Secretariat Islamabad.

Online applications are to be submitted at www.mofept.gov.pk