School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 

 

Habib University invites applications for a position in its Comparative Humanities Program for the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The program seeks talented faculty who are passionate about teaching and student learning at the undergraduate level in line with global developments in the fields of Philosophy, Religious Studies, South Asian History, and Music. 

Habib University seeks outstanding student mentors who will be involved in the lives of students through mentoring, student support, enrolment initiatives, and other activities related to the undergraduate education experience. 

Qualifications: The candidates must have completed or must be in the final stages of a doctoral degree in the relevant field from a leading global institution recognized for its strength in this field. Applicants are required to have a background in Philosophy, Religious Studies, South Asian History, Music or a related field. Ideal candidate will possess excellent teaching and scholarly skills, will be able to work with a diverse population of students and colleagues, will enjoy influencing the intellectual growth of their students, will be effective in institutional service, will be passionate about undergraduate research, and is excited to work with colleagues across disciplines. Experience studying in and/or working in a liberal arts environment will be an advantage. 

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate courses, active engagement in institutional service, professional activities, student mentorship, curriculum planning, and review. The annual teaching load is 5 three- or four-credit courses. This position will play a critical role in supporting both the comparative humanities majors and the liberal core of the University. 

Habib University is Pakistan's first and only exclusively undergraduate-focused liberal arts University that leverages the American style of undergraduate education and has developed a distinctive world-class liberal arts curriculum that is contextually relevant and grounded to our South Asian context and heritage. Located in the world’s third-largest city - Pakistan’s highly affordable, cosmopolitan, diverse, and intellectual capital of Karachi, The University prides itself on the quality and dedication of its increasingly diverse international faculty – a majority of whom hold advanced degrees from leading global institutions. The University also enjoys close connections with several prominent institutions of higher education in the U.S., including the Claremont Colleges, Stanford, UC Berkeley, the University of Michigan, and Texas A&M. 

Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications to our online application portal. Recruitment-related queries may be directed to academic@habib.edu.pk. 

 Habib University is committed to an inclusive and diverse community. We are also committed to increasing the representation of women’s representation in STEM fields and strongly encourages applications from women candidates.