Job description
The Dhanani School of Science and Engineering (DSSE) at Habib University invites applications for open rank faculty positions in its Computer Engineering program. Depending on the credentials, candidates will be considered at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor ranks as appropriate.
The program seeks talented faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning, and who are excited about the challenge of reimagining the teaching of Computer Engineering at the undergraduate level in line with global developments in the field. Habib University seeks outstanding student mentors who will be involved in the lives of students through mentoring, student support, enrolment initiatives, and other activities related to the undergraduate education experience.
Fall appointments begin August 1st and Spring appointments begin January 1st.
Qualifications: Candidates must have completed or must be in the final stages of a doctoral degree in the relevant field from a leading global institution recognized for its strength in this field. An ideal candidate will possess excellent teaching and scholarly skills, will be able to work with a diverse population of students and colleagues, will enjoy influencing the intellectual growth of their students, will be effective in institutional service, will be passionate about undergraduate research, and will be excited to work with colleagues across disciplines. Experience studying in and/or working in a liberal arts environment will be an advantage. Area of expertise is open, but the candidate should be prepared to teach a broad range of computer engineering courses, e.g., Data Science, Software Engineering & Development, Digital Systems Design, Embedded Systems, IoT and Cloud Computing, Testing and Verification, Distributed Systems, Web and Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Networks and Security, and Robotics, etc.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, active engagement in institutional service, professional activities, student mentorship, curriculum planning, and review. The annual teaching load is 5 three- or four-credit courses. This position will play a critical role in supporting the computer engineering majors at the University.
Once onboard, faculty should also anticipate supporting the Habib Liberal Core, a core component of our Liberal Arts education containing four foundational divisions – Humanities; Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing; Social Sciences; and Language, Expression, and Design. As part of this commitment to a student-centric, interdisciplinary curriculum, faculty members in computer engineering are expected to contribute to the teaching and delivery of HLC courses within the Division of Mathematics and Computing, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure curricular coherence, academic rigor, and an equitable learning experience for all students.
About Habib: Habib University is Pakistan’s first and only exclusively undergraduate-focused liberal arts University that leverages the American style of undergraduate education and has developed a distinctive world-class liberal arts curriculum that is contextually relevant and grounded in our South Asian context and heritage. Located in the world’s third-largest city – Pakistan’s highly affordable, cosmopolitan, diverse, and intellectual capital of Karachi, the University prides itself on the quality and dedication of its increasingly diverse international faculty – a majority of whom hold advanced degrees from leading global institutions. The University also enjoys close connections with several prominent institutions of higher education in the U.S., including the Claremont Colleges, Stanford, UC Berkeley, the University of Michigan, UT Austin, and Texas A&M.
Habib University has been granted “Candidate for Accreditation” status by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the federally recognized accrediting body for some of the world’s most distinguished universities, including Harvard University, MIT, Brown, Dartmouth, Amherst, and Williams College.
How to apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications to our online application portal. International applicants interested in a shorter-term engagement (1-2 years) are encouraged to apply for our Global Fellows Program.
Recruitment-related queries may be directed to [email protected].
Habib University is committed to an inclusive and diverse community. We are also committed to increasing the representation of women in STEM fields and strongly encourage applications from women candidates.
Habib University is an equal opportunity employer
