University of the Punjab IER Teaching Jobs 2026 – 23 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Lecturer Posts in Lahore

The University of the Punjab has opened 23 teaching jobs at its Institute of Education and Research (IER) in Lahore. The posts range from Lecturer in BS-18 right up to Professor in BS-21, and they cover education and teacher training subjects. Applications opened on 14 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 30 November 2026.

The Institute of Education and Research is the university’s teacher education arm, so these posts suit people who teach teachers, design curricula, and research how learning works.

Last date to apply: 30 November 2026 — complete the online form and post your hard copies well before this date, because hand-delivered applications are not accepted.

Posts Announced at Punjab University IER

The 23 posts fall into four ranks, from Lecturer to Professor.

Eligibility for Professor and Associate Professor Posts

Professor applicants need a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognised institution, plus 15 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of post-PhD experience, plus 15 research publications in HEC-recognised journals, at least five from the last five years.

Associate Professor applicants also need a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognised institution, plus 10 years of relevant experience, or five years of post-PhD experience. They must have at least 10 research papers in HEC-recognised journals, including at least four from the last five years.

Eligibility for Assistant Professor and Lecturer Posts

Assistant Professor applicants must hold a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognised university or institution. The details reviewed for this round do not specify a mandatory experience or publication requirement for these six posts, but every other advertisement condition must still be met.

Lecturer applicants need a relevant 16-year degree plus a first-class MS, MPhil, or equivalent after 18 years of education. Business Education (Marketing) needs a Marketing specialisation, Technology Education needs a degree in that subject, and English Language Teaching and Linguistics needs 16 years in that field, Applied Linguistics, or Linguistics. No third division is allowed anywhere in the applicant’s academic career.

Important Dates for Punjab University IER Jobs 2026

How to Apply for Punjab University IER Jobs 2026

• Open the University of the Punjab careers page and find the IER teaching advertisement.
• Select your post and fill the online form with correct personal details, qualifications, and professional experience.
• Give a valid personal email address and mobile number, because the university uses these for later contact.
• After submitting online, print two signed copies of the completed form.
• Send both copies by registered post to the Director, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore.
• Professor and Associate Professor applicants must also include a USB containing PDF copies of their application and research publications.
• Do not deliver the copies by hand, because hand-delivered applications are not accepted.

Documents Checklist for Your Application

• Your updated CV with teaching, research, and professional experience clearly dated.
• Degree certificates and transcripts, from the first degree up to the PhD or MS/MPhil.
• Research publications list, with journal details, for Professor and Associate Professor posts.
• Experience certificates from universities, institutions, or organisations where you worked.
• A valid CNIC and recent passport-size photographs.
• Two signed printed copies of the online form, plus the USB for senior posts.

Why Apply for These Lahore Teaching Jobs

The University of the Punjab is one of Pakistan’s oldest and largest public universities. A post at the Institute of Education and Research puts you among the people who train future school and college teachers. With 23 posts in one advertisement, this is one of the bigger single-institute teaching rounds announced this autumn.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts are open at Punjab University IER?

There are 23 posts in total: 5 Professors, 8 Associate Professors, 6 Assistant Professors, and 4 Lecturers.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 30 November 2026. Both the online form and the posted hard copies must be completed by this date.

Can I apply online only?

No. You must complete the online form and then send two signed printed copies by registered post to the Director, Institute of Education and Research, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore.

What qualification do Lecturer posts need?

A relevant 16-year degree plus a first-class MS, MPhil, or equivalent degree after 18 years of education in the subject, with no third division in your academic career.

Is there an application fee?

The advertisement summaries reviewed for this round do not mention a processing fee. Confirm this point in the full official advertisement before applying.

Do Assistant Professor posts need teaching experience?

The details reviewed for this round specify a PhD in Education and do not list a mandatory experience or publication requirement for Assistant Professor posts. You must still meet every other condition in the advertisement.

Fraud warning: never pay anyone for a job, an application form, or a promise of selection. The University of the Punjab does not charge agents or middlemen for these posts. If someone asks you for money in exchange for this job, refuse and report them. Apply only through the university’s official careers page and the postal address given in the advertisement.