Associate Professor in Development Studies – Aga Khan University

Appliedanthro; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University Pakistan in Karachi invites applications for the position of Associate Professor (Development Studies) in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The appointee will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Development Studies and Sociology, supervise theses, and contribute to curriculum development.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary research, international collaborations, and leadership in programme development, with a commitment to diversity and decolonial perspectives

Qualifications

• PhD in Development Studies, Sociology, International Development, or related field.
• Established record of teaching excellence at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Strong publication record and evidence of international research recognition.
• Experience in supervising graduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to attract external research funding (preferred).
• Ability to teach across Development Studies and Sociology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Development Studies and Sociology.
• Develop innovative curricula integrating critical perspectives on environment, governance, and social wellbeing.
• Supervise undergraduate projects, graduate theses, and interdisciplinary research.
• Contribute to curriculum development, pedagogy, and experiential learning initiatives.
• Maintain an active research agenda with outputs in peer-reviewed journals and presses.
• Pursue interdisciplinary collaborations in areas such as environment, climate change, governance, and culture.
• Attract research grants and build partnerships with local and international networks.
• Provide academic leadership in programme development and faculty governance.
• Mentor junior colleagues and foster a collaborative research and teaching culture.
• Contribute to university committees, community engagement, and public scholarship.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Interdisciplinary

Supervision

Research collaboration

Education

PhD in Development Studies or related field

Job description

Associate Professor (Development Studies), Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

Teaching and Learning:

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Development Studies and Sociology.
• Develop innovative curricula integrating critical perspectives on environment, governance, and social wellbeing.
• Supervise undergraduate projects, graduate theses, and interdisciplinary research.
• Contribute to curriculum development, pedagogy, and experiential learning initiatives.

Research and Scholarship:

• Maintain an active research agenda in Development Studies, with outputs in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and presses.
• Pursue interdisciplinary collaborations in areas such as environment and climate change, social policy, governance, and culture.
• Attract research grants and build partnerships with local and international networks.

Service and Leadership:

• Provide academic leadership in programme development and faculty governance.
• Mentor junior colleagues and foster a collaborative research and teaching culture.
• Contribute to university committees, community engagement, and public scholarship.

Requirements:

You should have:

• PhD in Development Studies, Sociology, International Development, or a closely related discipline.
• Established record of teaching excellence at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Strong publication record and evidence of international research recognition.
• Experience in supervising graduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to attract external research funding (preferred).
• Ability to teach across Development Studies and Sociology.

Desired Competencies:

• Interdisciplinary orientation and capacity to contribute to environmental and social research themes.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonial perspectives in teaching and scholarship.
• Ability to engage with real-world policy and development challenges in the Global South.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Primary Location: Pakistan
Organisation: Aga Khan University Pakistan
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: 16/09/2025, 4:35:20 AM
Closing Date: 26/10/2025, 1:59:00 PM