Assistant Professor Urdu

Rashid Latif Khan Group · Lahore, Pakistan

PhD in Urdu, Urdu Literature, or a relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university/institution, in accordance with the applicable HEC faculty appointment criteria.

Experience

As prescribed by the applicable HEC faculty appointment criteria for Assistant Professor. Relevant teaching, research

Job Description

Teaching & Instruction: Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Urdu language, literature, linguistics, criticism, and other assigned areas in accordance with the approved curriculum.

Curriculum Development: Develop and review course outlines, lesson plans, learning outcomes, reading lists, and teaching materials in line with HEC requirements and institutional policies.

Research & Publications: Conduct original research in Urdu language and literature and publish scholarly work in recognized academic journals and other relevant forums.

Literary Analysis: Teach and critically analyse classical and modern Urdu poetry, prose, fiction, drama, literary movements, and major literary figures.

Student Supervision: Supervise undergraduate research projects, dissertations, and postgraduate research where eligible under institutional regulations.

Assessment & Evaluation: Prepare and evaluate examinations, assignments, essays, presentations, research papers, and other academic assessments.

Academic Mentoring: Guide students in literary interpretation, academic writing, research methodology, and the development of language and critical-thinking skills.

Research Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty members and external scholars on literary research, conferences, seminars, publications, and interdisciplinary projects.

Academic Resources: Develop and update reading materials, literary references, digital resources, and other instructional content relevant to the discipline.

Quality Assurance: Participate in curriculum reviews, course evaluations, academic audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Departmental Administration: Participate in departmental meetings, examination committees, academic planning, and other assigned institutional activities.

Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge of Urdu language and literary scholarship, participate in faculty development, and undertake other duties assigned by the competent authority.