Vice Chancellor

Essential Requirements for the Vice Chancellor Position

The Vice Chancellor serves as the principal executive and academic officer of the university, tasked with promoting teaching, research, and publications, while also ensuring excellent administration and overall efficiency. Candidates interested in this significant role must not exceed sixty-five (65) years of age on the last date set for application submission. A fundamental requirement is possessing a PhD degree from an HEC recognized or UNESCO listed institution. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate experience in a senior academic, research, or management leadership position. A distinguished record of research and publications is mandatory, and candidates currently employed must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer before the interview process begins.

For a comprehensive understanding of requisite qualifications, experience, and other relevant criteria essential for short-listing, prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the official website: www.hed.hed.punjab.gov.pk.

Terms of Appointment and Salary

The appointed Vice Chancellor will serve for a fixed term of four years, with their tenure being at the pleasure of the Chancellor. Regarding remuneration, the incumbent will be entitled to a maximum salary equivalent to that of a Professor on the Tenure Track System, as approved by the Government of Punjab. This structure ensures a competitive compensation package commensurate with the responsibilities and stature of this pivotal leadership role within a public sector university.

Application Process and Required Documents

Interested and qualified professionals are required to submit their applications on the prescribed pro-forma, which is readily available for download at www.hed.punjab.gov.pk. The completed pro-forma must be accompanied by several crucial documents:

• Certified copies of Curriculum Vitae (CV) and all relevant educational certificates, degrees, or diplomas.
• Detailed certificates of certified teaching and administrative experience. These experience certificates must be duly issued by the concerned Registrar, Admin Office, or HR Office. Please note that notifications of postings alone will not be accepted as proof of experience.
• A list of HEC recognized research publications, including certified copies of the first page and index of all recognized journals.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) that clearly highlights all elements of eligibility criteria and personal attributes. The CV should prominently feature the title of SSC/O Level, Grades, and the name of the Institute/College and the University where these qualifications were obtained.
• Three recent passport-sized photographs.

The complete application, along with all supporting documents and the Resume, should be addressed to the Secretary Higher Education Department / Secretary of the Search Committee, Higher Education Department, Old DPI Building, New Anarkali, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. In addition to the main application, seven extra copies of the filled-in prescribed proforma must also be submitted. The application, complete in all respects and supported by all required documents, must reach the Higher Education Department no later than 12th September, 2025, before the closing of office hours. Please be aware that incomplete applications will not be entertained under any circumstances. All shortlisted applicants will be required to appear for an in-person interview. No interviews will be conducted through video links (e.g., Skype, WhatsApp) for candidates who are currently employed within Pakistan. However, this exception may apply to candidates who are presently employed abroad.

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