Faculty Hiring Announcement
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) is seeking highly qualified candidates for full-time and part-time faculty positions across various academic ranks, including Lecturer (Teaching Fellow), Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor. These positions offer opportunities to teach undergraduate courses, starting Fall 2025, but the university plans to expand to graduate offerings by Fall 2026.
About NIT Powered by ASU:
NIT is a newly established (Federal Charter approved January 2025) dynamic, student-focused institution dedicated to preparing Pakistani and international students to excel globally. NIT is proud to be a member of the ASU-Cintana Alliance, a global network of innovative universities powered by Arizona State University (ASU)—ranked #1 in the U.S. for innovation by U.S. News & World Report. This alliance includes over 30 universities worldwide and is designed to provide students with a truly global education experience. Through this collaboration, we offer diverse perspectives, cutting-edge teaching methods, and unique opportunities for international engagement, ensuring our students are well-prepared for a globalized world. With academic support from ASU, NIT delivers a rigorous American-style curriculum enriched by local context, values, and culture, including the potential to offer dual degrees with ASU at both the Bachelor's and Master’s levels.
Our mission is to foster academic excellence, strong industry connections, and the development of forward-thinking, self-motivated individuals equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Fall 2025 majors will be offered through the School of Management Sciences and School of Data Science and Information Technology. We are keen to hire faculty for the two schools as well as for offering general courses. University will expand to other schools starting 2026.
Disciplines:
School of Data Science and Information Technology:
Software Engineering
Programming
Data Structures
Mathematics
School of Management Sciences:
Marketing
Accounting
Finance
Organizational Behaviour
Global Management
Other Areas:
English Composition and Writing
Communication
Philosophy
Islamic Studies
Pakistan Studies
Benefits:
NIT Powered by Asu offers a competitive salary package, negotiable based on qualifications and experience, along with additional benefits such as an individual research budget, support for research assistants, and funding for participation in academic conferences. Employees also enjoy a defined career path, a contributory provident fund and comprehensive medical insurance coverage for themselves and their families. These benefits are designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being.
Qualifications:
● Teaching Fellow: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
● Assistant Professor: PhD (completed or near completion within six months) with demonstrated potential for high-quality research (e.g., publications in ABDC-A or ABS-3 ranked journals), strong teaching skills in English, and effective communication abilities. Candidates with exceptional teaching and applied research experience may also be considered.
● Senior Positions (Associate/Full Professor): Proven record of publications in high-impact international journals, ability to secure research funding, leadership in academic program development, and a commitment to teaching excellence.
Additional Qualifications:
● Experience working in diverse and multicultural settings.
● Relevant industry and/or other professional work experience.
● Alignment with faculty attributes
Faculty Attributes
NIT Powered by Asu is seeking faculty members who embody a set of guiding principles designed to enhance our institution's educational model. These principles include:
1. Academic Innovation: Continuously seeking and incorporating innovative teaching methods.
2. Exemplary Behavior: Demonstrating ethical integrity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and excellence.
3. Research Excellence: Engaging in relevant, visible, and socially relevant research
4. Student Development: Acting as advisors and mentors to maximize student growth and maturity.
5. Current Knowledge: Ensuring knowledge is up-to-date and engaging for students.
6. Technology Integration: Utilizing technological resources to enhance learning and communication.
7. Global Perspective: Promoting international education, making our students feel part of a global world and favoring their future career opportunities.
8. Student Success: Believing in and fostering the potential and success of our students and graduates.
9. Team Collaboration: Working in faculty teams to guide student learning and development.
10. Competence Development: Developing technical and personal competences for professional success.
11. Knowledge Application: Encouraging analysis, creativity, and critical judgment.
12. Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspiring creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship