The Higher Education Department, Government of the Punjab has announced a prestigious opportunity in August 2025 for the post of Vice Chancellor at Rawalpindi Women University. This is an excellent chance for highly qualified, experienced, and visionary professionals to lead the university as its principal executive and academic officer. The Vice Chancellor will be responsible for promoting teaching, research, publications, administration, and institutional efficiency. Eligible candidates meeting the essential requirements are invited to apply before the closing date.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Higher Education Department, Government of the Punjab |
| University | Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi |
| Position | Vice Chancellor |
| Job Type | Contract (Four Years Tenure) |
| Job Posted Date | August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 12, 2025 |
| Location | Lahore (Applications to be sent to HED Office, Old DPI Building, New Anarkali) |
| Salary Package | Maximum salary of Professor on Tenure Track System (TTS) |
| Age Limit | Not more than 65 years on closing date |
| Contact | Secretary Higher Education Department, Lahore |
| Phone | +92-42-9210039, +92-42-9210042, 0333-0421762 |
| Website | www.hed.punjab.gov.pk |
Vacant Position
Vice Chancellor – Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi
Essential Requirements:
- Not more than 65 years of age on the closing date.
- PhD degree from an HEC-recognized or UNESCO-listed institution.
- Proven experience in senior academic, research, or management leadership positions.
- A distinguished research and publications record.
- Must provide NOC from current employer before interview.
Terms of Appointment & Salary:
- Appointment for a four-year term, serving at the pleasure of the Chancellor.
- Entitled to the maximum salary of a Professor on TTS, as per government approval.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed proforma from www.hed.punjab.gov.pk.
- Submit the completed form along with:
- Certified copies of CV, educational certificates, degrees, diplomas.
- Experience certificates issued only by Registrar/Admin Office/HR Office (notifications of postings not accepted).
- List of HEC-recognized research publications (attach certified copies of first page and journal index).
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae, starting with SSC/O-Level details (grades, institution, and university).
- Three recent passport-size photographs.
- Send applications addressed to the Secretary Higher Education Department/Secretary Search Committee, Old DPI Building, New Anarkali, Lahore.
- Along with the main application, attach seven extra copies of the filled-in prescribed proforma only.
- The application must reach the HED office no later than September 12, 2025 (office hours).
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Terms & Conditions
- The Vice Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University.
- All shortlisted applicants must appear in person for interview; no online/video interviews allowed (except candidates employed abroad).
- Appointment is for four years and will be subject to the pleasure of the Chancellor.
- Candidates must meet all eligibility criteria; incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
- Applicants serving in government/semi-government organizations must submit NOC before the interview.
- The detailed short-listing criteria are available at www.hed.punjab.gov.pk