Lead Instructor — Early Childhood & Human Development

aku; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Senior Instructor/Assistant Professor in the Human Development Programme, Karachi. The incumbent will participate in multidisciplinary teaching, research, and MECD program activities, with leadership in education management and collaborations with public and private partners.

Responsibilities include leading research projects, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, supporting course scheduling, and mentoring colleagues, while developing

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD in Early Childhood Development (ECD), Psychology, Neuroscience, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education or MBBS with FCPS.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary research projects within HDP.
• Publish research in peer‑reviewed journals and present at academic events.
• Support faculty in course scheduling and resource coordination.
• Assist MECD Program Director in academic and administrative functions.
• Lead degree and non‑degree programs and chair committees.
• Build collaborations with govt and non‑govt organizations on early childhood.
• Identify external funding opportunities for research.
• Ensure research complies with university policies and ethical standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in ECD and higher education.
• Travel within and outside the country as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research supervision

Academic writing

English fluency

Education

Masters/PhD in ECD

MBBS with FCPS

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Senior Instructor/Assistant Professor in the Human Development Programme, Karachi. The incumbent will participate in multidisciplinary teaching, research, and MECD program activities, with leadership in education management and collaborations with public and private partners.

Responsibilities include leading research projects, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, supporting course scheduling, and mentoring colleagues, while developing