The University of the Punjab (PU) has announced 23 teaching vacancies at its Institute of Education and Research (IER) in Lahore, with appointments from BS-18 to BS-21. Applications opened on 14 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 30 November 2026.

The posts are open to candidates who meet the Higher Education Commission (HEC) eligibility criteria for each grade. Applications are made through the university's official recruitment portal, followed by a hard-copy submission to the institute.

23 posts at the Institute of Education and Research

The university is recruiting five Professors of Education (BS-21), eight Associate Professors of Education (BS-20) and six Assistant Professors of Education (BS-19). All three categories require a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognised institution.

Four Lecturer posts (BS-18) are also open, one each in Business Education (Marketing), Technology Education, English Language Teaching and Linguistics, and Education. Lecturer applicants generally need a relevant MS, MPhil or equivalent qualification following 18 years of education.

Who can apply

Professor applicants need a PhD in Education and at least 15 years of relevant teaching or research experience, or 10 years of post-PhD experience. They must also have 15 research publications in HEC-recognised journals, including five published within the last five years.

Associate Professor applicants need a PhD, along with 10 years of relevant experience or five years of post-PhD experience, and at least 10 recognised research publications, including four from the previous five years. For Assistant Professor posts, a PhD in Education is mandatory, with no specific teaching experience or research publications required under the advertised criteria.

Lecturer applicants must meet the subject-specific qualifications and academic requirements for the subject they apply for. The recruitment covers teaching posts only, and candidates should check the detailed advertisement on the official portal for the exact requirements of each Lecturer subject before submitting an application.

How to apply

Eligible applicants should submit their applications through the official Punjab University recruitment portal at jobs.pu.edu.pk, completing the online form with accurate academic and professional information.

After applying online, applicants must print two signed copies of their applications and send them by registered post to the Director, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore. Professor and Associate Professor applicants must additionally provide a USB containing PDF copies of their applications and research publications.

All required documents must reach the university before the deadline of 30 November 2026. Applications submitted by hand will not be accepted. Candidates are advised to read the official recruitment instructions on the university portal carefully before applying.