UNIVERSITY OF BALTISTAN, SKARDU

Applications are invited for the position of Vice Chancellor, University of Baltistan, Skardu from accomplished and strongly motivated academic leaders and administrators who can develop further and improve the management of the important resource of intellectual growth and higher learning, manage construction of new blocks and expansion of the University.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants having

• PhD degree,
• at least 15 research publications as per prescribed HEC criteria,
• experience of at least 15 years teaching/research in HEC recognised university, postgraduate institution, or professional experience in the relevant field in a national or international organisation,
• execution of at least one research project worth PKR one Million as Principal Investigator, and
• not more than 65 years of age on the closing date for submission of application,

will be assessed according to their academic achievements, leadership abilities as well as significant evidence of scholarship, administration, meaningful research, planning, financial management and resource development. A holistic understanding of issues pertaining to higher education sector would be preferred. Constructive social interaction with communities will be considered as a major asset.

TERMS OF APPLICATION

The Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a period of four years, as provided under law and will be entitled to draw “Vice-Chancellor Salary Package” as approved by the Chancellor. 

APPLICATION

• Candidates with relevant experience may apply using the Online jobs.uobs.edu.pk.
• Certified copies of educational certificates/degrees/diplomas should be attached in the application dossier and attach Curriculum Vitae including contact details of three referees.
• Certificate of experience in the relevant field/subject duly issued from the office of the Competent Authority must be submitted along with the application form. No advantage, whatsoever, would be given if Experience Certificates are not attached.
• Attach the list of HEC recognised research publications certified copies of first page and index of recognised journals.
• Attach three recent passport size photographs.
• A letter of intent explaining, in less than 250 words, their vision of development and sustenance of the University’s programs, along with reflecting the experience and potential for the project management of a new/developing University
• Members of civil society, professionals, scholars, etc. are also encouraged to nominate accomplished academicians or researchers suitable for the appointment as Vice Chancellor, subject to submission for the formal application.
• Those already in Government/Semi Government service are required to apply through proper channel. The candidate already in Government Service must submit NOC with the application form.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview. No TA/DA shall be admissible.
• Applicants are required to submit their complete application dossiers in hard form as well to the undersigned on or before the due date. Those who applied in response to our previous advertisement dated November 2022 should also apply again.  
• Incomplete applications or the applications received after due date shall not be entertained.
• The evaluation of the Scrutiny Committee shall be considered final and only shortlisted applicants shall be called for interview.
• Search Committee reserves the right to cancel/not to fill/withdraw the appointment against the advertised position without assigning any reason.
• All communications during the selection process (call for interview) with the candidates will be made through official email.
• Last date for submission of application, complete in all respects is April 29, 2024.