Assistant Professor Urdu

Rashid Latif Khan Group; Lahore; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rashid Latif Khan Group seeks an accomplished Urdu scholar to join as Assistant Professor. You will deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Urdu language, literature, linguistics, and criticism, while aligning with approved curricula.

Your role includes curriculum development, student supervision, and ongoing research contributions. You will develop course outlines, reading lists, and learning outcomes, publish scholarly work, mentor students, and participate in departmental

Qualifications

• PhD in Urdu or related discipline as per HEC criteria.
• Experience aligned with HEC criteria for Assistant Professor.
• Strong teaching and research background in Urdu language and literature.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Urdu language, literature, linguistics, criticism, and related areas.
• Develop and review course outlines, lesson plans, outcomes, reading lists, and teaching materials.
• Conduct original research and publish in recognized journals and forums.
• Teach and analyse classical and modern Urdu poetry, prose, drama, and movements.
• Supervise undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate research where eligible.
• Prepare and evaluate exams, assignments, essays, and papers.
• Mentor students in literary interpretation, research methodology, and critical-thinking.
• Collaborate with faculty and external scholars on research, conferences, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Develop and update reading materials, references, and digital resources.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student supervision

Assessment & evaluation

Research & publications

Education

PhD in Urdu/Urdu Literature

Job description

PhD in Urdu, Urdu Literature, or a relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university/institution, in accordance with the applicable HEC faculty appointment criteria.

Experience

As prescribed by the applicable HEC faculty appointment criteria for Assistant Professor. Relevant teaching, research

Job Description

Teaching & Instruction: Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Urdu language, literature, linguistics, criticism, and other assigned areas in accordance with the approved curriculum.

Curriculum Development: Develop and review course outlines, lesson plans, learning outcomes, reading lists, and teaching materials in line with HEC requirements and institutional policies.

Research & Publications: Conduct original research in Urdu language and literature and publish scholarly work in recognized academic journals and other relevant forums.

Literary Analysis: Teach and critically analyse classical and modern Urdu poetry, prose, fiction, drama, literary movements, and major literary figures.

Student Supervision: Supervise undergraduate research projects, dissertations, and postgraduate research where eligible under institutional regulations.

Assessment & Evaluation: Prepare and evaluate examinations, assignments, essays, presentations, research papers, and other academic assessments.

Academic Mentoring: Guide students in literary interpretation, academic writing, research methodology, and the development of language and critical-thinking skills.

Research Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty members and external scholars on literary research, conferences, seminars, publications, and interdisciplinary projects.

Academic Resources: Develop and update reading materials, literary references, digital resources, and other instructional content relevant to the discipline.

Quality Assurance: Participate in curriculum reviews, course evaluations, academic audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Departmental Administration: Participate in departmental meetings, examination committees, academic planning, and other assigned institutional activities.

Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge of Urdu language and literary scholarship, participate in faculty development, and undertake other duties assigned by the competent authority.