About this role
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor or above) in Political Science.
About the Role
We are seeking candidates with expertise in Quantitative Research Methods who can teach in this area alongside core Political Science courses. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's two undergraduate degrees — BSc (Honours) in Political Science and BSc (Honours) in Politics and Economics - both of which encourage students to explore Pakistan and the broader globalized world through diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives in the Social Sciences generally, and Political Science specifically.
While candidates will primarily teach undergraduate courses (three per academic year), they will also have the opportunity to teach in the Department's newly launched M.Phil. in Society, Culture, and Politics (SCP).
Candidate Profile
Candidates should have a specialization in one or two of the following subfields:
Comparative Politics International Relations Political Economy
Applicants should demonstrate:
A strong interest in and commitment to undergraduate teaching in Pakistan An active research and publishing agenda in one of the fields listed above A commitment to institution-building and to the intellectual life of the department and university
Requirements
Candidates must have completed their PhD or submitted their dissertation at the time of application. This is a full-time, on-campus position requiring physical presence for in-person teaching.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit:
A current curriculum vitae A cover letter The names of three referees
Deadline: September 6, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.