Aga Khan University AKU Faculty Positions 2025 – Apply Now

 

 

 AKU Faculty Positions 2025 – 26

Faculty Positions – Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Introduction 

    The Aga Khan University (AKU) is an international, research-intensive university, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university. AKU is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Asia and Africa through world-class education, research, and leadership. Guided by the principles of IQRA – Impact, Quality, Relevance, and Access, AKU envisions inclusive and pluralistic societies that foster ethical leadership and positive societal change. 

    In 2022, AKU expanded its academic horizon by adding the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) to its globally recognized health education and research ecosystem. FAS is a transformative liberal arts entity designed to empower students through integrative learning, research, and real-world experience. Rooted in the values of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), FAS cultivates critical thinking, global citizenship, and ethical leadership.

Positions Available

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

• History of Asia, Middle East, and the Indian Ocean
• Cultural studies, anthropology, sociology
• Religion and society in Muslim contexts
• Comparative literature and linguistics
• Art history and visual culture
• Colonial and postcolonial studies

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)

• Political Science
• International Relations and Diplomacy
• Philosophy
• Economics
• Development Economics and Public Finance
• Quantitative Methods in Political Science

Environmental Studies

• Environmental & Climate Science
• Environmental Health & Risk Assessment
• Ecology and Conservation Science
• Environmental Policy & Governance
• GIS, Remote Sensing, Data Analysis
• Environmental Humanities

Social Development Studies

• Sociology and Anthropology
• Development Studies & Public Policy
• Social and Cognitive Psychology
• Qualitative & Quantitative Research
• Gender, Inequality, Migration
• Media, Culture, Society

Requirements

• PhD in relevant discipline.
• Proven teaching excellence at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
• Strong publication record and research potential.
• Ability to attract external research funding (preferred).
• For senior ranks: academic leadership & international scholarly profile.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

• A cover letter expressing interest
• Updated CV with details of research, teaching, service

Apply online at: www.aku.edu/vacancies

Positions are based in Karachi. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. International and national applicants are encouraged to apply.

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