Associate/Assistant Professor – Political Science & Related Fields

About the role

The Air War College Institute (AWCI) in Karachi seeks qualified Pakistani citizens to join its faculty as Associate Professor or Assistant Professor on a contract basis. The positions focus on teaching and research in Political Science, International Relations, Strategic/Defence Studies, Economics, or Cyber Security.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in the assigned subject area.
• Guide and supervise student research projects, theses, and dissertations.
• Develop and update curricula, course materials, and assessment methods.
• Conduct original research and publish findings in recognized academic journals.
• Participate in departmental meetings, academic seminars, and faculty development activities.

Required profile

• For Associate Professor: PhD in a relevant discipline (Political Science, IR, Strategic/Defence Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, Economics, or Cyber Security) with post‑doctoral teaching and research experience as per HEC policy.
• For Assistant Professor: Post‑qualification teaching or research experience in an HEC‑recognized university or institute.
• Pakistani citizenship.

Required skills

• Subject‑matter expertise in the specified academic fields.
• Ability to design and deliver university‑level courses.
• Proficiency in academic research methodologies and scholarly writing.

What we offer

• Competitive contract‑based remuneration.
• Professional work environment within a prestigious defence education institution.
• Opportunities for academic growth and contribution to national security education.