Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff – Federal Ziauddin University FZU 2026
Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Federal Ziauddin University (FZU), Islamabad
- Job Titles (Teaching): Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer — across Computer Science, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Financial Technology (FinTech), Languages Literature and Culture, Physics, Basic and Allied Sciences (Mathematics)
- Job Titles (Non-Teaching): Assistant Manager Finance, Assistant Manager HR, IT Manager, Assistant Manager General, Assistant Network Administrator, Director (Quality Enhancement Cell)
- Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Posts: Multiple (01 per post as specified; exact total not consolidated in source)
- BPS / Pay Scale: Not specified in source advertisement
- Age Limit: Not specified in source advertisement
- Education Required: Master’s / MPhil / PhD for most roles; Bachelor’s level for some non-teaching positions
- Experience Required: 2–3 years of relevant experience for non-teaching (Finance, HR, IT); 10–15 years at senior/professional level for Director QEC
- Application Deadline: June 08, 2026
- Application Method: Online via job portal (QR code in ad) or via https://www.fzu.edu.pk/careers, by courier to given address, or by email at hr@fzu.edu.pk
- Advertisement No: Not specified in source advertisement
- Published Date: May 17, 2026
- Source: Daily The News, May 17, 2026
Federal Ziauddin University Islamabad, established under Act No. IV of 2024, is hiring for multiple Teaching and Non-Teaching positions across several departments. Whether you are in academia or administration, there is a wide spread of roles on offer here — from Professor to IT Manager to Director QEC. Applications close on June 08, 2026, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
JOB OVERVIEW
Federal Ziauddin University (FZU) Islamabad has announced a career opportunity for qualified, experienced, and motivated individuals across its Teaching and Non-Teaching departments. The Teaching vacancies span disciplines including Computer Science, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Financial Technology (FinTech), Languages Literature and Culture, Physics, and Basic and Allied Sciences (Mathematics). Positions available under Teaching range from Professor and Associate Professor down to Assistant Professor and Lecturer levels.
On the Non-Teaching side, vacancies exist in three main areas: Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The university is also hiring a Director for its Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), which is a senior-level role requiring substantial experience in the higher education sector. The ad makes clear that only shortlisted candidates will be called for test or interview, and that TA/DA will not be admissible.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education: For Teaching Positions: Minimum qualifications, experience, and research publication requirements as prescribed by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the relevant accreditation council, where applicable. For Non-Teaching Positions (Finance, HR, IT): Relevant qualification at Master’s or MPhil level, along with professional certifications. For Director QEC: Not specified beyond the experience requirement.
Age: Not specified in source advertisement.
Experience: For Non-Teaching (Finance, HR, IT): 2–3 years of relevant experience in the respective field. For Director QEC: 10–15 years of experience in the higher education sector at a senior or professional level, involving improvement of teaching, learning, and research quality, and implementation of the HEC Quality Assurance framework, coordination, and reporting.
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements: Candidates must not have any valid CNG (as stated in the Important Notes: No TA/DA will be admissible). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test or interview. Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be entertained.
HOW TO APPLY
- Prepare your application on the prescribed form along with the following documents:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Attested copies of educational testimonials and degrees
- Experience certificates
- A copy of a valid CNIC
- List of research publications (if applicable)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Submit your application through one of the following methods:
- Online via the job portal by scanning the QR Code printed in the advertisement
- Online via the direct link: https://www.fzu.edu.pk/careers
- By courier to the address given in the advertisement: Department of Physiotherapy and Lab, Bader Plaza, Blue Area, Opposite 7th Avenue, Metro Station, PSE Expert Service Road, Islamabad
- By email at hr@fzu.edu.pk
- Ensure your application is complete before submission. Incomplete applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Applications received after June 08, 2026 will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No TA/DA will be given for test or interview.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict
Original analysis by NawaCareer editors
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — FZU is a newly established university (Act No. IV of 2024) with multiple openings, which means real hiring is happening. But the ad leaves out several key details that matter to applicants, so go in with eyes open.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — The roles are posted in a national English newspaper, the university is based in Islamabad, and positions like Professor and IT Manager attract large applicant pools from across the country. Expect serious competition from well-qualified candidates.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The source advertisement describes the salary as competitive within the market range, negotiable based on qualification and experience. No specific pay scale, grade, or BPS is mentioned. Applicants will need to negotiate or verify at the interview stage.
RED FLAGS:
First, this is a brand-new university established under an Act dated 2024. There is limited track record available, and the ad itself gives no history or context beyond that single line.
Second, no BPS or pay scale is mentioned — "competitive and negotiable" is vague and puts the burden entirely on the applicant during negotiation.
Third, age limits are completely absent from the advertisement, which is unusual even for private institutions.
Fourth, domicile and gender requirements are not stated — applicants cannot assess their eligibility on those counts from this ad alone.
Fifth, the QEC Director role lists very specific experience requirements (10–15 years, HEC framework knowledge) but gives no education qualification for that post specifically.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The university explicitly states that salary is negotiable based on qualification and experience — for strong candidates, this can work in their favor rather than being locked into a fixed scale. The range of posts also means there is something for candidates at different career stages, from fresh lecturers to senior professors and admin professionals.
BEST FOR:
HEC-qualified academics looking to join a growing new institution early in its lifecycle, and experienced admin or IT professionals with 2 to 3 years in hand who want a university environment in Islamabad.
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