Job Advertisement 01-Nov-2024 in University of Agriculture Peshawar Peshawar

Position Announcement: Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Peshawar

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa invites applications for the role of Vice Chancellor at the University of Agriculture, Peshawar. The Higher Education, Archives & Libraries Department seeks candidates with exceptional leadership qualities, integrity, and an intellectual vision that aligns with the university’s academic goals. Candidates must meet the following requirements:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Academic Qualification: A PhD in Agriculture or a closely related field.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 15 years of teaching or research experience in a Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized university or postgraduate institution. Professional experience within a relevant field at a national or international organization is also acceptable.
• Research Publications: A strong record of research publications, meeting the criteria for professorship. Applicants must have a minimum of 15 peer-reviewed, HEC-recognized research publications.
• Administrative Experience: At least 5 years of experience in administration or postdoctoral research in higher education.
• Research Projects: Proven execution of at least one major research project.
• International Exposure: Experience working with international organizations or attending international workshops, seminars, or conferences.
• Event Organization: Experience in organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences within Pakistan on international standards in higher education.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities.

Desirable Experience, Skills, and Competencies

Additional skills and competencies are outlined in Schedule-II (Parts B & C) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities Act, 2012, and may be considered by the Academic Search Committee.

Application Procedure

• How to Apply: Eligible candidates should submit an application form available on the Higher Education Department website (www.hed.gkp.pk).
• Shortlisting & Interviews: The Academic Search Committee will shortlist eligible candidates and conduct interviews. A panel of three candidates will be recommended to the Provincial Government, which will then select one candidate for final approval by the Chancellor.
• Age Limit: Candidates must be under 62 years of age as of the application deadline.
• Position Variability: The Higher Education Department reserves the right to adjust the number of vacancies.

Deadline for Applications

All applications must be submitted to the Office of the Deputy Secretary (Universities-I), Higher Education, Archives & Libraries Department, Civil Secretariat, Peshawar, by 29 November 2024 by close of business hours. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Important Note: Qualifications and experience requirements may be subject to change in accordance with anticipated amendments to the relevant Act.

For further inquiries, please contact: The Secretary, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Higher Education, Archives & Libraries Department
Civil Secretariat, Peshawar
Phone: 091-9212701-02