Assistant Professor or Early Associate Professor in Law

The Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL) at LUMS in Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for a full-time posiiton in Assistant Professor or early Associate Professor (tenure track).

About SAHSOL

SAHSOL offers a BA-LL.B degree and will also be launching an LL.M programme in Fall 2026. We attract high-achieving students from across the country and have a vibrant faculty with diverse research interests and teaching portfolios. We provide an environment of research and pedagogical excellence. Since the founding of the law faculty in 2005, we have offered students rigorous training in core legal skills and a cross-disciplinary, contextualized education in law and policy.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Conduct high‑quality research leading to publications of international standard.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and a mix of core and elective offerings in areas of expertise.
• Contribute to school and university through committee service and governance.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students
• Contribute to the development of current and future programmes of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The appointment shall commence in Fall 2026, or at such time as can be mutually agreed. The compensation package is competitive within the national context, with provisions available to support relocation and onboarding. Additionally, tenure-track faculty may access research and travel funding through a structured, competitive grant mechanism within the university.

Education and Experience

Applicants should:

• Hold a professional degree in law
• Hold a terminal research degree or demonstrate equivalent experience in scholarship, professional practice or teaching
• A completed PhD or strong evidence of relevant research is preferred. 

Who Should Apply?

Candidates should demonstrate clear interests in the research and teaching of law. Cross-disciplinary training and expertise are also welcome. Applicants with expertise in Corporate and Commercial Law, Family Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, Law and Technology, and Clinical Legal Education are especially encouraged to apply.      

How to Apply?

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your teaching and research expertise to deansoffice.sahsol@lums.edu.pk. The application deadline is May 15, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide the contact details of three professional and academic referees.     

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