Position Announcement VU (Lahore)

Rector, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore

Applications are invited for the position of Rector, Virtual University of Pakistan from accomplished and strongly motivated academic leaders and administrators with a demonstrated track record of leadership, development and research. According to the Virtual University Ordinance, the Rector shall be an eminent scholar and an educationist of distincting and shall hold office for four years.

Distinguished scholars and administrators are also encouraged to nominate potential candidates for the position, in writing, explaining the basis for the nomination. The Virtual University of Pakistan is a modern distance learning institution and Pakistan's only university that operates solely through the use of Information and Communication Technologies.

Hence, the ideal candidate should have a strong IT background and have extensive experience in visualizing, defining and leading the deployment of complex IT systems. Experience in e-learning and the management of a distributed learning environment would be a additional assets. A holistic understanding of issues of pedagogy, quality assurance, Instructional systems design, etc. will be a major asset.

Pay Scale

Competitive salary package commensurate with qualification and experience.

Qualification and Experience

Candidates should possess an earned doctorate degree preferably in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology, Education or related field. Candidates with a doctoral in other fields may be considered provided they have a strong background or extensive work experience in provision or management of modern distance education.

Candidates should be outstanding academicians of international stature. They should have attained distinguished leadership in education and academic administration and financil management with proven track record of extensive experience and skills in initiating and managing chance, strategic planning and overseeing the implementation of plans through to outcomes.

Candidates should have the ability to represent the university effectrively, nationally and internationally, especially with goverment, business and the wider community. They should also have in-depth knowledge of the major development in higher education learning and teaching with ability to create linkage and networks.

Candidate must be less than 65 years of age on the last date of application as specified below.

General Instructions

Applications along with all supporting d ocuments including current curriculum-vitae must reach Virtual University by April 19, 2013 at the address given below. Applicants must provide their postal and e-mail addresses as well as telephone and fax numbers. Those already in Government service should apply through proper channel. Only short listed candidates will be invited for interviews.Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Virtual University is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who have already submitted their application need not apply again.

Secretary, Board of Governors,

Virtual University of Pakistan

M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road off Raiwind Road, Lahore.

Tel: +92 42 9920 3897, Fax: +92 42 9920 0604