Job Advertisement 13-Mar-2025 in Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Larkana

No. F. SO(U)/VC-Apptt/UoS/2025
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
UNIVERSITIES & BOARDS DEPARTMENT

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF LARKANO

The Government of Sindh invites applications from renowned academicians, accomplished and motivated academic leaders, and dynamic professionals with managerial and financial leadership skills for the position of Vice Chancellor, University of Larkano.

Eligibility Criteria

The Vice Chancellor of the University shall be appointed by the Chief Minister on the recommendations of the Search Committee in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of Search Committee Act, 2022 (Sindh Act No. II of 2022). The appointment will be for a period of four years, extendable for one additional term of four years, on terms and conditions determined by the Chief Minister. The candidate must meet the following qualifications, experience, and age criteria:

1. Academic and Professional Qualifications:

   • Must be an eminent academician qualified to be a full Professor.

   • Possess a Ph.D. from an HEC-recognized university/institute in a relevant field.

   • Have a minimum of 20 years of experience, including at least 10 years of administrative, financial, and academic experience in positions such as Vice Chancellor, Rector, President, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dean, Chairman, Registrar, or Principal in a university, degree-awarding institute, or college, OR in BPS-17 and above (or equivalent) in a public sector or a reputable national/international private organization.

2. Alternative Qualifications for Civil Service Candidates:

   • Must be a cadre officer of BPS-21 or above.

   • Hold a Master’s degree from an HEC-recognized university or institute.

3. Alternative Criteria for Distinguished Candidates:

   • Hold a Master’s degree, preferably a Ph.D., in the relevant field.

   • Have at least 15 years of experience in academia, research, civil society, or management leadership roles.

   • Possess a distinguished research and publication record, with at least 10 publications in HEC-recognized journals.

4. Age Limit:

   • The candidate must not be more than 62 years old on the last date of application submission.

   • A cadre officer applying based on civil service experience must resign or seek retirement from their respective cadre service upon selection.

Responsibilities of the Vice Chancellor

• Promote quality education.

• Encourage research and development projects.

• Establish national and international linkages with industries and renowned institutions.

• Develop and implement a sustainable business model.

• Conduct data gathering and analysis across various industrial sectors for research to inform policy-making.

Job Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Exceptional written, spoken, and presentation abilities.

• Ability to collect, differentiate, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data.

• Understanding of financial matters and budget mechanisms.

General Conditions

• No TA/DA will be provided for the interview.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply in confidence. Please mention the position applied for on the envelope and send a detailed CV along with:

• One recent photograph.

• Attested copies of testimonials.

Applications must be submitted within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement to the following address:

Secretary, Universities & Boards Department
7th Floor, Pakistan Re-Insurance Company Ltd (PRC Tower), Near PNSC Building, Molvi Tamizuddin Khan Road, Karachi.

Applicants may download the application form from the Universities & Boards Department website: https://universitiesboards.sindh.gov.pk/jobs

INF-KRY-836/25

(MUHAMMAD ABBAS BALOCH)
SECRETARY
UNIVERSITIES AND BOARDS DEPARTMENT