16 Faculty Positions (Professor & Assistant Professor) at PAF-IAST – Haripur Pakistan 2026

About the Job

Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST), a project of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is seeking potential applicants for faculty appointments.

PAF-IAST is a public sector Chartered, degree-awarding Institute based on the slogan of "Skilling Pakistan" to create a high-quality technical education infrastructure. Applications are invited from individuals who qualify in the relevant areas of specialization within the School of Computing Sciences.

Faculty Vacancies & Qualification

1. Professor (02 Vacancies)

• Qualification/Specialization: The candidate should have a PhD with specialization in Computing Fields.

2. Assistant Professor (05 Vacancies)

(One position in each specialty)

• Qualification/Specialization: The candidate should have a PhD with Artificial Intelligence specialization in:
• (i) Machine Learning
• (ii) Natural Language Processing
• (iii) Computer Vision
• (iv) Robotics
• (v) Expert Systems

3. Assistant Professor (05 Vacancies)

(One position in each specialty)

• Qualification/Specialization: The candidate should have a PhD with specialization in:
• (i) Network Security
• (ii) Cloud/Edge Security
• (iii) Digital Forensic
• (iv) Cryptography
• (v) Block Chain

4. Assistant Professor (04 Vacancies)

• Qualification/Specialization: The candidate should have a PhD with specialization in:
• (i) Data Analytics
• (ii) Databases
• (iii) High Performance Computing
• (iv) Information Retrieval
• (v) Human Computer Interaction / DevOps
• (vi) Desktop/Mobile/Web App Development

General Instructions & Guidelines

1. For a detailed overview and complete eligibility criteria, candidates can visit: https://paf-iast.edu.pk/careers-pafiast/.
2. Only applications submitted through the online portal shall be entertained.
3. Candidates must ensure that a copy of the paid fee challan or online deposit slip is attached on the online application portal before submission of the application.
4. PAF-IAST reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.

How to Apply & Submission Deadline

• Application Mode: 100% Online via the official university portal.
• Last Date for Submission: 21st June 2026

Contact & Institutional Details

• Authority: Director (Establishment)
• Address: Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Khanpur Road, Mang, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Tel: 0995-931210-11
• Website: www.paf-iast.edu.pk
• Email: careers@paf-iast.edu.pk

💡 Expert Advice for Applicants

• Verify the Foundation Degree: PAF-IAST maintains a strict structural barrier built into this screening process. A PhD alone will not clear the gate; candidates must possess a BS in Computing Sciences (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, AI, Data Science, or Cyber Security). If an undergraduate degree falls outside these specified computing nomenclatures, the application is highly likely to be filtered out at the initial automated screening level.
• Map PhD Research to the Exact Slots: The Assistant Professor positions are targeted down to single-vacancy specialties (e.g., exactly one position for Natural Language Processing, one for Digital Forensic, etc.). Candidates should avoid sending a generic computing resume. Ensuring that the abstract summary, publication list, and doctoral thesis title prominently feature the specific niche keywords of the slot targeted will help capture the selection committee's attention immediately.
• Challan Sequencing is Mandatory: Candidates should not leave the fee submission for the last minute. The portal requires a digital copy of the paid fee challan or online deposit slip to be uploaded before final submission can be completed. Attempting to finalize a profile on 21st June 2026 without an already processed bank slip will cause the application to lock out.