Principal / Dean Jinnah School of Public Policy & Leadership 15 June 2025, Sunday

Principal / Dean Jinnah School of Public Policy & Leadership Last Date : Sunday, June 15, 2025 Job Ref # : Job / 5637 / 05 / 30 / 2025 Age Limit : 35 - 65 Experience : As per HEC Posted Date : Friday, May 30, 2025 Job Description : Position Overview : As a premier higher education institutiondriving innovation and excellence, NUST seeks a dynamic, and visionary leaderto head the Jinnah School of Public Policy and Leadership (JSPPL), a flagshipinitiative of the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST),Islamabad. JSPPL is envisioned as a dynamic, reform-driven institution committedto academic excellence and cultivating the next generation of leaders forPakistan. The Principal shall play a foundationalrole in institution-building—setting academic direction, leading facultyrecruitment, building national and international partnerships, and ensuringimpact-oriented teaching, research, and policy engagement. Qualification : PhDin a relevant social science discipline ( Public Policy, PoliticalScience, Public Administration, Sociology, Economics, Development Studies,IR, Strategic Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies)

from a reputableHEC-recognized institute. Publications & Experience :

The candidate must have the publicationsand experience as per HEC criteria for faculty appointments, however, it ispreferable to have : Atleast

15 years of relevant academic, research, and leadershipexperience , grounded in higher education. Astrong record of scholarly publications in reputable journals with asignificant impact factor. Demonstratedexperience in leadership roles, such as Dean, Director, or Chairperson.Given the dynamic nature of the position, proven practitioner experiencein policy-making, public sector, think tanks, international organizationsis preferred. Provenability to design and lead academic programs and institutionalpartnerships in particular with reputable international academicinstitutes. Strongcommitment to innovation, diversity, excellence, and nation-buildingthrough education. Key Responsibilities :

The Principal / Dean will provide strategic,academic, and administrative leadership to establish JSPPL as a leading publicpolicy and leadership institute. Developand execute the strategic plan for the establishment and growth of JSPPL. Designand implement rigorous academic programs at the undergraduate andgraduate levels in governance and public policy. Operationalizepractitioners courses / certifications / training modules for continuousprofessional education and mid and senior leadership training. Introduceinnovative pedagogical practices including simulations, policy labs, andfield-based research. Leadfaculty recruitment, development, and performance in line withinternational standards. Cultivatepartnerships with the Government of Pakistan, provincial administrations,legislative bodies, international development organizations, privatesector entities, and academic institutions. Leadefforts in securing external funding, grants, and philanthropic supportfor school development and research. Serveas the chief advocate and spokesperson for JSPPL within NUST andexternally. Ensurecompliance with

HEC’s quality assurance standards , program accreditation requirements, and strategic reporting. Terms and Conditions : - Candidates are required to attachscanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional). - Last education certificate / degree mustbe attested / verified by HEC. Candidates may be considered ineligiblefor the post due to any of the following reasons : - 3rd Div in academiccareer / weak academic profile. - NUST employees with lessthan one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head ofInstitution. - In the process ofpursuing the required degree. - Medically unfit. - Only selected candidateswill be contacted and issued offer letter. - Candidates serving in govtdepartments, armed forces may apply after seeking NOC from their respectiveparent department / organizations. - Late / incompleteapplications will be ignored. - Only short-listedcandidates will be considered / called for test / interview, and no TA / DAwill be admissible. -

NUST reserves theright to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment program due to any reason,without notice, at any time. National University of Sciences and Technology H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan

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