Assistant Professor & Lecturer (Visiting Faculty Pool) at COMSATS University Lahore 2026

About the Job

COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Lahore Campus has announced a call for applications to update its Pool of Visiting Faculty for the year 2026. Applications are invited from highly qualified, competent, and motivated academic professionals interested in non-permanent visiting faculty roles. Selected candidates will be included in the resource pool for visiting contracts to meet semester-based teaching requirements at the Lahore Campus.

Job Overview

• Organization: COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Lahore Campus
• Designations: Assistant Professor / Lecturer
• Nature of Post: Non-permanent / Visiting Contracts / Semester-based daily wages
• Job Location: Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan
• Source Newspaper: Daily Dawn / Jang Newspaper
• Publication Date: June 10, 2026
• Application Deadline: June 25, 2026 (Within 15 days of the advertisement's publication)
• Processing Fee: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable and mandatory for all positions)

Available Areas & Departments

Applications are open for the positions of Assistant Professor and Lecturer across the following specific disciplines, departments, and sub-specialties:

1. Computer Science

2. Mathematics

3. Media and Communication Studies / Mass Communication

4. Management Sciences

i. Business Data Analytics

• Python for Programming
• Databases for Business
• Statistics for Business Analytics
• Mathematics for Business Analytics
• Machine Learning for Business Decision-making
• MLOps
• NLP for Business
• Deep Learning for Business

ii. Operations and Supply Chain

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Analytics
• SpreadSheet Modelling for Supply Chain Management

iii. Project Management

• Project Management
• Generative AI for Project Management

iv. Accounting and Finance

• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounting
• Business Taxation Policy and Practice
• Principles of Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Accounting and Information System
• Auditing
• Business Performance Management Control
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Intermediate Financial Accounting

v. Marketing

• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Brand Management
• Strategic Marketing
• Integrated Marketing Communications

vi. Management

• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resource Management

5. Pharmacy

• Pharmacy Practice / Clinical Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management

6. Statistics

• Core and Applied Statistics
• Data Science and Analytics
• Computational Statistics

Eligibility Criteria

• Detailed baseline eligibility criteria, relevant CUI application forms, and additional details must necessarily be viewed on the official portal: https://lahore.comsats.edu.pk/Career/index.aspx.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete a physical submission process alongside checking online guidelines:

1. Get the Form: Visit https://lahore.comsats.edu.pk/Career/index.aspx to access the specific CUI application form.
2. Prepare Fee: Attach a separate, non-refundable Pay Order / Demand Draft amounting to Rs. 500/- (mandatory for all positions) drawn in favor of "COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus". The processing fee instrument must accompany each application package.
3. Compile Packet: Put together the duly filled printed application form, the original Pay Order/Demand Draft, and HEC attested copies of all academic and non-academic credentials/documents.
4. Mailing: Send the complete physical application packet to the Senior Manager (HR) at the designated university campus address within 15 days of this advertisement's publication (On or before June 25, 2026).

Mailing Address for Submissions: Senior Manager (HR), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan.

Helpline Telephones: 042-111-001-007 (808) & 042-99203101

Official Portals: https://lahore.comsats.edu.pk/Career/index.aspx and www.comsats.edu.pk

Terms & Conditions

• All applications will be processed under strict merit guidelines based on publicized eligibility criteria featured on the website.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be formally called for a professional demonstration/interview session.
• Candidates qualifying into the pre-qualified pool may be utilized as and when required in the future, subject to approval of the Competent Authority on semester-based daily wages or visiting contracts.
• Selected candidates placed within the resource pool will not claim any right to a permanent position upon inclusion under visiting/contractual terms.
• Professionals already actively teaching in the Visiting Faculty pool at CUI-Lahore Campus who were selected based on previous advertisements do not need to apply again.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for candidates appearing in the demonstration or interview.
• CUI offers an Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants.

Expert Advice

1. HEC Attestation is Non-Negotiable: The ad explicitly requires HEC attested copies of all academic and professional documents at the submission stage. Do not mail applications with photocopied credentials or attestations pending. The screening panel uses attestation status as a primary filter — missing or unclear HEC stamps will trigger automatic rejection before your teaching credentials are even reviewed. Obtain your HEC attestations before preparing your mailing packet.
2. Understand the Pool Model — Timing Advantage Exists: This is not a direct hire; candidates joining the pool may be called for "semester-based daily wages or visiting contracts" as needed. Early applicants gain advantage: first submissions are reviewed fresh, and early approval into the pool increases likelihood of being contacted for upcoming semesters before other applicants. Mail your application immediately after preparing it, do not wait until the June 25 deadline.
3. Highlight Dual Credentials for Competitive Edge: In specialized domains like Generative AI for Project Management, MLOps, Business Data Analytics, and Computational Statistics, candidates with both academic qualifications AND recent industry experience stand out. Front-load your CUI form with: specific tools (Python, R, SQL, TensorFlow), concrete project outcomes ("Deployed ML model reducing costs by X%"), and certifications (Google Cloud, Azure, AWS). Industry case studies trump purely theoretical backgrounds.
4. Target Department Specificity Deliberately: Rather than listing generic teaching philosophy, identify the exact sub-specialization you excel in (e.g., "Deep Learning for Business" vs. vague "Management Sciences") and align your CV narrative to it. Departmental heads screen their own discipline first. Matching keywords precisely with advertised course titles increases scrutiny depth by that department.
5. Plan for "Professional Demonstration" Expense: The terms state "No TA/DA admissible for demonstration/interview." This means you budget 100% of your own travel, accommodation, and meals if called. Lahore-based candidates have a logistical edge. If based outside Lahore, factor roughly Rs. 5,000-15,000 for transit + meals before confirming your application.
6. Pay Order Logistics Cannot Slip: The Pay Order/Demand Draft for Rs. 500/- must be original (not photocopy) and drawn in exact favor of "COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus" (use this exact wording). Bank errors or name mismatches are grounds for rejection. Prepare the Pay Order only 1-2 days before mailing to ensure it's current and avoids expiration windows.
7. Emphasize Flexibility for Ongoing Utilization: The terms explicitly state that pool candidates "may be utilized as and when required in the future." Your cover letter should affirm availability for multiple semesters, flexibility in course assignments within your expertise, and willingness to support curriculum evolution. Candidates signaling rigidity in availability are de-prioritized during semester-based call-ups.