BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD SITUATION VACANT (A) MAIN CAMPUS (ACADEMIC) (Regular

basis)
Applications are invited from the Pakistani nationals for the following posts in the University for selection on merit basis. (1) Professor (BPS-21) Discipline: Mathematics/Statistics-1, Biology-1, Food & Nutrition/ Environmental Design/ Community Health-1, Agriculture Extension/ Livestock/ Rural Development1, Pakistan Studies (Pakistan Studies/History)-1, Pakistani Languages-1, Business Administration/ Public Administration-1, English Language & Applied Linguistics-1, Education (Educational Planning & Management / Distance & Non-Formal Education / Elementary Teacher Education)-1, Quran & Tafseer/ Islamic Thought, Culture & History /Comparative Religion-2. Qualification: Ph.D. from HEC recognized Institution in the relevant field. Experience: 15-years teaching/research experience in HEC recognized University or a postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International Organization. OR 10-years post-Ph.D teaching/research experience in a recognized University or a postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization. Minimum Number of Publications: 15 research publications (with atleast 05 publications in the last 05 years) in Internationally abstracted Journals recognized by the HEC. (2) Professor (BPS-21) Discipline: Computer Science-1 Qualification: Ph.D. from HEC recognized Institution in the relevant field. Experience: 12-years teaching/research experience in a recognized institution/college/university or 12 years professional experience in the relevant field in a national or international organization out of which 05-years must be teaching experience. Minimum Number of Publications: 15 research publications (with atleast 05 publications in the last 05 years) in Internationally abstracted Journals recognized by the HEC. (3) Professor (Tenure Track System) Discipline: Computer Science-1 Qualification & Experience: (i) Ph.D from a recognized/accredited and reputable institution in the relevant field. (ii) 11 years post-Ph.D teaching/research experience in a recognized University or a postgraduate institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a national or international research organization. (iii) 15 research publications in recognized Referred International Journals. Salary Package: Rs.180,000-8,800-312,000 per month (All inclusive) (4) Associate Professor (BPS-20) Discipline: Physics-1, Chemistry-1, Mathematics/ Statistics-1, Economics-1, Sociology-1, Library & Information Science-1, Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Commerce-3, Iqbal Studies-1, English Language & Applied Linguistics-1, Education (Distance & Non-Formal Education /Early Childhood Education/Elementary Teacher Education/Educational Planning & Management/Science Education)-2, Hadith & Seerah-f. Qualification: Ph.D. in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University/Institution. Experience: 10-years teaching/research experience in an HEC recognized University or a postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization. OR 05-years post-Ph.D teaching/research experience in an HEC recognized University or a postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization. Minimum Number of Publications: 10 research publications (with atleast 04 publications in the last five years) in Internationally abstracted Journals recognized by the HEC. (5) Associate Professor (BPS-20) Discipline: Computer Science/IT/ ICT-2, Engineering & Technology (Electrical/ Electronics/Renewable Energy System)-1 Qualification: Ph.D in the relevant field from institution recognized by HEC. Experience: 07 years teaching/research experience in a recognized institution/college/university or 07 years professional experience in the relevant field in a national or international organization out of which 02 years must

be teaching experience. Minimum Number of Publications: 10 research publications (with atleast 04 publications in the last five years) in HEC recognized journals. (6) Assistant Professor (BPS-19) Discipline: Physics-2, Chemistry-1, Food & Nutrition/ Environmental Design-1, Agriculture Extension/Rural Development-1, Sociology-1, English Language & Applied Linguistics-2, Education (Early Childhood Education/Elementary Teacher Education/Distance & Non-Formal Education/Educational Planning & Management / Curriculum Studies-3, Quran & Tafseer/Comparative Religions/Fiqh & Islamic Law-2. Qualification: Ph.D in the relevant field from HEC recognized University/Institution. Experience not required. OR Masters Degree (foreign) OR M.Phil (Pakistan) OR equivalent degrees awarded after 18 years of education as determined by the HEC in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University/Institution. Experience: 04 years teaching/research experience in a recognized university or a post-graduation Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization. (7) Assistant Professor (BPS-19) Engineering & Technology (Electrical/Mechanical)-1 Qualification: Ph.D in the relevant field from HEC recognized University/Institution. Experience not required. OR Qualification: Masters Degree (first class) (18 years education) in relevant field. Experience: 02 years teaching/research experience in a recognized institution/ University/college. OR 02 years professional experience in the relevant field in a national or international organisation. (8) Lecturer (BPS-18) Discipline. Physics-1, Chemistry-1, Computer Science/Information Communication Technology/Information Technology-1, Environmental Design-1, Gender & Women Studies-1, Business Administration (Finance/Marketing/HRM)-3, Commerce-2, Pakistani Languages (Siraiki/Punjabi)-2, English Language & Applied Linguistics-1, Sociology-1, Education (Distance & Non-Formal Education/ Early Childhood Education/ Elementary Teacher Education/ Secondary Teacher Education/Science Education/ Educational Planning & Management/ Special Education)-5, Islamic Thought, Culture & History-1. Qualification: First Class Masters Degree OR equivalent degree awarded after 16 years of education in the relevant field with no 3rd Division in the academic career from an HEC recognized University/institution.

(B) CONTRACT BASIS:

(1) Director Information Communication Technology (on 03 years contract) (Salary package: Rs.135,000-10,000-195,000) Post-1 Qualification: 1st Class Masters Degree in IT (applications), MIS, Network Engineering. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D in the relevant field from HEC recognized University. Experience: 10 years of relevant successful managerial experience. Duties/Responsibilities: Technological Transformation of AIOU into a 21st Century Open Distance Learning University through application of modern ICT System. Development of TV Channels and FM Radio network based educational systems. Development of Electronic Media to support Open distance Learning Systems. On-Line support services for academic and administrative staff of AIOU. (2) Director (Multimedia / Instructional Design) (BPS-20) (on 03 years contract) Post-1 Qualification: Ph.D in Computer Science. Experience: 05 years experience in courseware design development and its delivery for distance learners. (3) Project Director in OG-II (one year contract and extendable till the project life) Post-1 Qualification: At least M.S degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology. Experience: Must possess experience of IT Project, PC-I writing, management and implementation, knowledge of project reporting and coordination with governments agencies, suppliers and contractors etc.

(4) Assistant Registrar (Legal) (on 03 years contract) Post-1 Qualification: Second Class Masters Degree. Experience: 04 years administrative experience, preferably in a University or other educational organization in BPS-16 or equivalent scale of pay or above. OR Minimum Qualification: Second Class Bachelors Degree. Experience: 08 years experience as Office Superintendent (BPS-16 or equivalent scale of pay) preferably in a University or other educational organisation. Note: Preference will be given to those candidates who have Law degree and experience in any law organization and skills in the use of Information Communication Technology.

(C) ADMINISTRATIVE/SERVICING POSTS: (Regular basis)

(1) Additional Director Regional Services (BPS-19) Post-1 Qualification: Ph.D. from a recognized University. Experience: 10 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 and above OR Qualification: M.Phil from a recognized University. Experience: 11 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 and above. OR Minimum Qualification: Masters Degree with Second Division from a recognized University. Experience: 12 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 and above. (2) Additional Registrar (BPS-19) Posts-2 Qualification: Second Class Masters Degree. Experience: 13 years administrative experience in a University or other educational organization in BPS-17 and above. (3) Additional Controller of Examinations (BPS-19) Posts-2 (01 Main Campus + 01 Regions) Qualification: Second Class Masters Degree. Experience: 13 years administrative experience in a University or other educational organization preferably in the Examinations Department, in BPS-17 and above. Note: Experience especially in Eassessment will be preferred. (4) Deputy Director (Graphics & Design) (BPS-19) Post-1 Qualification: National Diploma in Design/National Diploma in Arts. OR Qualification: Masters Degree in Fine Arts Graphic/Masters Degree in Fine Arts. Experience: 13 years experience in the Government Department/autonomous body in the field of graphic and visual design including the organisation and administration of multi media production studio for educational media, including television. (5) Data Processing Manager (BPS-19) Post-1 Qualification: Ph.D in Computer Science Experience: 05 years experience in related field, regarding research and development. OR Qualification: First Class Masters Degree in Computer Science. Experience: 10 years experience in related field, regarding research and development. (6) Deputy Treasurer (BPS-18) Posts-2 Qualification: M. Com/M.B.A/ Final Examination of Pakistan Institute of Chartered Accounts or equivalent qualifications. Experience: 06 years experience of Accounts in BPS-17 and above (or equivalent scales of pay in the Government, Semi-government or Autonomous Bodies). OR Qualification: B.Com/B.A with S.A.S Experience: 08 years experience of Accounts in responsible post in BPS-17, preferably in a University/Education Department/Ministry of Education. (7) Deputy Registrar (BPS-18) Posts-2 Qualification: Second Class Masters Degree (relaxable in case of special merit). Experience: 08 years administrative experience in a University or other educational organisation in BPS-16 or above. (8) Deputy Controller of Examinations (BPS-18) Posts-4 (02 Main Campus + 02 Regions) Qualification: Second Class Masters Degree (relaxable in case of special merit). Experience: 08 years administrative experience in a University or other educational organisation preferably in the Examinations Department in BPS-16 or above. Note: Experience especially in Eassessment will be preferred.

(9) Senior Editor (BPS-18) Post-1 Qualification: Ordinarily a First Class Masters Degree in English (relaxable in special cases). Experience: At least 10 years experience in education and/or research and/or publishing (in a government department, autonomous body or reputable commercial/industrial concern). High standard of written English and substantial experience in editorial responsibility in the preparation of English texts for printing. Some knowledge of design and print production techniques will be considered additional qualification. (10) System Analyst (BPS-18) Post-1 Qualification: Masters Degree in Computer Science. Experience: 04 years experience of Computers. OR Qualification: Post-graduate Diploma in Computer Science. Experience: 06 years experience of Computer. (11) Assistant Registrar (BPS-17) Posts-2 Qualification: Second Class Masters Degree. Experience: 04 years administrative experience, preferably in a University or other educational organization in BPS-16 or equivalent scale of pay or above. OR Minimum Qualification: Second Class Bachelors Degree. Experience: 08 years experience as Office Superintendent (BPS-16 or equivalent scale of pay) preferably in a University or other educational organisation. (12) Assistant Controller of Examinations Post-1 Qualification: Second Class Masters Degree. Experience: 04 years administrative experience, preferably in the Examination Department of a University or other educational organization in BPS-16 or above. OR Minimum Qualification: Second Class Bachelors Degree. Experience: 08 years experience as Superintendent (BPS-16) in the Examination Department of a University or other educational organisation. Note: Experience especially in E-assessment will be preferred. (13) Assistant Librarian (Electronic Resource) (BPS-17) Post-1 Qualification: First Class Masters Degree in Library Science (relaxable in case of special merit). Experience: 04 years experience of library works in electronic resources in a University or other reputable organisation. Note: Preference will be given to those candidates who have demonstrated experience in the relevant field alongwith knowledge/skills of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and automation in librarianship. (14) Assistant System Programmer (BPS-17) Post-3 Qualification: Masters Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field. Experience: 01 years Computer Training at a University OR Qualification: Post-graduate Diploma in Computer Science. Experience: 02 years experience in web-site programming. (15) Electrical Engineer (BPS-17) Post-1 Qualification: First Class Degree in Engineering in the Electrical/Electronics. OR Qualification: Second Class Degree in Engineering in the Electrical/Electronics. Experience: 03 years experience as Associate Engineer should have ample experience in Installation/Maintenance and operation of Electrical equipment, power generator and electronic dimmers. OR Qualification: Diploma of Associate Engineer in Electrical, Electronic, Radio and Television. Experience: With 7 years' experience as Associate Engineer, should have ample experience in installation/maintenance and operating of AV equipment; power generator and electronic Dimmers. Note: Experience in use of modern E-media equipment will be preferred. (16) Accountant (BPS-17) Posts-2 Qualification: B.Com Experience: Atleast 05 years experience in (BPS-11 or equivalent scale of pay) of Accounts/ Audit in a University/ Government Department/ Semi-Government Organization. Note: Candidates having passed S.A.S/ Completed Intermediate / 03 parts of ICMA / CA and have knowledge and skills of using online financial system will be preferred. (17) Research Assistant (BPS-16) Posts-3 Qualification: Atleast Second Class Masters Degree or equivalent qualifications in the subject

concerned. Experience: Research experience in the relevant field desirable. (18) Statistical Assistant (BPS-14) Posts-3 Qualification: 2nd Class Bachelors Degree with Statistics as an elective subject. Second Class Masters Degree in Statistics, Education or Sociology desirable. Experience: Research experience in the relevant field desirable. (19) Assistant (BPS-14) Posts-3 Qualification: Second Class Bachelors Degree with Computer Typing Speed 30 w.p.m. OR Second Class Intermediate. Experience: 3 years experience as UDC or in an equivalent post. (20) Security Supervisor (BPS-11) Posts-2 Qualification: SSC or equivalent (preferably Intermediate). Experience: (i) Retired Subedar or equivalent from armed forces. OR (ii) 03 years experience of security or relevant field preferable. (21) Library Technical Assistant (BPS-09) Post-1 Qualification: Intermediate Experience: 03 years job related experience in a college/university or a library of repute. OR Qualification: Intermediate with Certificate in Librarianship/Library Science. (22) Upper Division Clerk (BPS-09) Posts-3 Qualification: Second Class Intermediate. Computer Typing Speed of 30 w.p.m. OR Qualification: Second Class Matriculte. Experience: 03 years clerical experience with Computer Typing Speed of 30 w.p.m. (23) Lower Division Clerk (BPS-07) Posts-30 Qualification: Second Class Matriculate. Experience: Computer Typing Speed of 30 w.p.m. (24) Naib Qasid (BPS-02) Posts-10 Qualification: Literate. (25) Mali (BPS-02) Posts-6 Qualification: Literate Experience: 2 years experience of normal horticultural operation.

(D) REGIONAL CAMPUSES/CENTRES: (Posting of the selected candidates can be

made anywhere in the Regional Offices of relevant Provinces). (1) Regional Director (BPS-20) Post-1 (Domicile Punjab), Post-1 (Domicile Sindh) & Post-1 (Domicile KPK) Qualification: Ph.D. from a recognized University. Experience: 15 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 or equivalent scale of pay and above. OR Qualification: M.Phil from a recognized University. Experience: 17 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 or equivalent scale of pay and above. OR Minimum Qualification: Masters Degree with Second Division from a recognized University. Experience: 18 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 or equivalent scale of pay and above. (2) Regional Director (BPS-19) Post-1 (Domicile Punjab) & Post-1 (Domicile Balochistan) Qualification: Ph.D. from a recognized University. Experience: 10 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 or equivalent scale of pay and above. OR Qualification: M.Phil from a recognized University. Experience: 11 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 or equivalent scale of pay and above. OR Minimum Qualification: Masters Degree with Second Division from a recognized University. Experience: 12 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 or equivalent scale of pay and above.

(3) Deputy Regional Director (BPS-18) Post-1 (Domicile Punjab) & Post-1 (Domicile AJK) Qualification: Ph.D. from a recognized University. Experience: 02 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 and above OR Qualification: M.Phil from a recognized University. Experience: 04 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 and above OR Minimum Qualification: Masters Degree with Second Division from a recognized University. Experience: 06 years teaching, research, professional and/or administrative experience in the relevant field in any Govt./Semi-Govt. Organisation/Autonomous Body in BPS-17 and above. (4) Assistant Regional Director (BPS-17) Posts-2 (Domicile Sindh) & Post-1 (Domicile AJK) Minimum Qualification: Second Class Masters Degree. Experience: 04 years administrative experience, preferably in a University or Educational organisation in (BPS-16) or equivalent scale of pay. (5) Student Counsellor (BPS-16) Post-1 (Domicile Punjab) Post-1 (Domicile KPK) & Post-1 (Domicile Sindh) Qualification: (i) 2nd Class Masters Degree (ii) Participation in curricular activities desirable. (6) Assistant (BPS-14) Posts-2 (Domicile Punjab), Posts-2 (Domicile KPK), Posts-2 (Domicile Balochistan) Post-1 (Domicile AJK) Qualification: Second Class Bachelors Degree with Computer Typing Speed 30 w.p.m. OR Second Class Intermediate. Experience: 3 years experience as UDC or in an equivalent post. (7) Field Worker (BPS-14) Posts-2 (Domicile Sindh) & Post-1 (Domicile Balochistan) Qualification: 2nd Class Bachelor Degree. Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with 3 years experience of field work. ((8) Lower Division Clerk (BPS-07) Posts-10 (Domicile Punjab) Posts-5 (Domicile Balochistan) Posts-5 (Domicile KPK) Posts-3 (Domicile Gilgit Baltistan) Posts-5 (Domicile Sindh) & Posts-4 (Domicile AJK) Qualification: Second Class Matriculate. Experience: Computer Typing Speed of 30 w.p.m. (9) Driver (BPS-05) Posts-3 (Domicile Punjab), Post-1 (Domicile Sindh), Post-1 (Domicile Balochistan), Post-1 (Domicile Gilgit Baltistan) Qualification: Driving Licence in Heavy Vehicle Experience: 03 years driving experience. (10) Naib Qasid (BPS-02) Posts-8 (Domicile Punjab), Posts-3 (Domicile Sindh), Posts-2 (Domicile Balochistan), Posts-2 (Domicile KPK, Posts-2 (Domicile AJK) Qualification: Literate. (11) Mali (BPS-02) Post-1 (Domicile Punjab), Post-1 (Domicile KPK) Qualification: Literate Experience: 2 years experience of normal horticultural operation. (12) Chowkidar (BPS-02) Posts-7 (Domicile Punjab) Posts-5 (Domicile Sindh), Posts-3 (Domicile Balochistan), Posts-2 (Domicile KPK), Post-1 (Domicile AJK) Qualification: Literate Note: Preference will be given to Ex-Service Men IMPORTANT POINTS: 1. Interested candidates can download the Application Forms from AIOU website (www.aiou.edu.pk). The demand draft of Rs.500/- for BPS 05-16 and Rs.1,000/- for BPS-17 & above (non-refundable) must be deposited in favour of the Treasurer, AIOU, Islamabad. For each post, a separate application form, fee and documents shall be submitted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. 2. Preference will be given to those candidates who possess progressive experience in the relevant field particularly in Distance Education System and use of ICT. 3. Applicants for the positions of Professor & Associate Professor are required to submit four separate copies of the applications/dossiers for BPS or TTS duly bind along-with a soft copy of dossier in PDF form. 4. All experience certificates must be attached with the application form.

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The University reserves the right to shortlist the candidates and only shortlisted candidates will be called for test and or interviews. The University has right to make posting of any selected candidate in the country. However, in most cases posting will be either at Main Campus, Islamabad or relevant Provinces. The University reserves the rights to increase/decrease the number of posts, not to fill any post/withhold the appointment against any advertised post or to accept/reject any application without assigning any reason. Applicants already working in Government/Semi-Government Organizations/Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel by due date and submit service certificates issued by their present and former employers. The University will follow the age limits as prescribed by the Government of Pakistan. The candidates applying for the post must enlist the attached documents with signature. No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidates called for test/interview. Applications on prescribed form, alongwith attested copies of all testimonials, experience, domicile and CNIC must reach the undersigned by Monday, July 30, 2012. (Muhammad Bashir Chaudhary) Registrar (Acting) 051-9057175