Call for Applications for Vice Chancellor

There are several public sector universities in Punjab, Pakistan who have posted advertisements for Vice Chancellors. Please see below for the list of universities that have advertised openings for the aforementioned position as well as a selection criteria.

Selection Criteria for Vice Chancellor
1.    Should preferably have earned doctorate degree in an academic discipline.
2.    Should have attained a distinguished leadership preferably in education and academic administration and management with proven track record of extensive experience and skills in initiating and managing change, strategic planning and overseeing the implementation of plans through to outcomes.
3.    In-depth knowledge of the major issues affecting learning and teaching in higher education, funding and technological developments, and deep understanding of a university culture.
4.    Thorough understanding of the scholarly purposes of a university, and of the economic, social and political issues faced by the higher education sector nationally and internationally.
5.    An understanding of the diverse needs of and issues pertaining different disciplines in higher education and the ability to form and balance priorities relevant to national socioeconomic needs and growth.
6.    Ability to represent the university effectively, nationally and internationally, especially with government, business and the wider community.
7.    In-depth knowledge of the major developments in higher education learning and teaching around the world with ability to create linkage and networks.
8.    Excellent entrepreneurial, negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills with strong ability to work collaboratively and inspire staff and teams to achieve organizational tasks and goals.
9.    Commitment to equal opportunity principles, transparent governance and swift response.

List of 10 Public Sector Universities Where Posts of Vice Chancellors Have Been Advertised
1.    Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
2.    Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
3.    Government College University, Lahore
4.    University of Education, Lahore
5.    University of Sargodha
6.    Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
7.    Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan
8.    Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur
9.    Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology, Multan
10.  Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, R.Y Khan

Applications and questions should be directed to:
Irum Bukhari
Secretary to Government of the Punjab
Higher Education Department
Civil Secretariat Lahore
secretary.hed.punjab@gmail.com