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Position: Associate Director - CEDIR

Last date to apply: Friday 16 Oct, 2026

The Associate Director - CEDIR is responsible for translating CEDIRs strategic priorities into commercially grounded venture-building, incubation, and acceleration programs. The role requires senior founder/operator experience, demonstrated venture scale-up and fundraising capability, P&L and budget ownership, strategic partnerships, and the ability to build high-performing entrepreneurship programs and teams.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement CEDIRs annual venture-building, incubation, and acceleration plan in line with IBAs strategic priorities.
Lead the design and continuous improvement of incubation and acceleration programs, including startup support, mentorship, workshops, and venture development pathways.
Establish startup selection, assessment, milestone monitoring, performance review, and graduation criteria and ensure consistent application.
Manage CEDIRs program P&L, budgets, revenue streams, cost efficiencies, and financial sustainability in coordination with the Director CEDIR.
Develop strategic collaborations with corporates, investors, accelerators, universities, and IBA Schools to strengthen venture outcomes and institutional partnerships.
Build investor relationships and funding pathways for portfolio ventures, including angel, VC, institutional, and international investor engagement.
Develop and maintain a structured mentor, advisor, trainer, and subject-matter expert network for CEDIR ventures and programs.
Facilitate access to markets, corporate linkages, technical expertise, technology partners, and strategic opportunities for portfolio startups.
Establish startup and program performance dashboards to track portfolio progress, revenue, funding, market traction, and program outcomes.
Identify emerging sectors, technologies, AI applications, and business models relevant to venture creation and CEDIRs future program portfolio.
Ensure effective governance, documentation, due diligence, compliance, team accountability, and operational discipline across CEDIR programs.
Lead, coach, and develop the CEDIR team, ensuring clear objectives, accountability, and performance.
Represent CEDIR/IBA at entrepreneurship and investment forums and prepare periodic performance reviews and strategic recommendations for CEDIR leadership.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Masters Degree from an HEC-recognized institution, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship or any other related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in founder/co-founder/C-suite or senior venture-operating roles, together with direct recent experience in incubation, acceleration, or institutional entrepreneurship development.

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

Hands-on experience building and scaling venture(s) from early stage to significant national, multi-city, and/or multi-market operations.
Demonstrated experience raising external capital from angel, VC, institutional, and/or international investors, with direct involvement in investor engagement, negotiation, and deployment of funds.
Senior-level responsibility for P&L and budget ownership, revenue growth, cost optimization, financial sustainability, and organizational performance.
Demonstrated experience in business turnaround, restructuring, merger/integration, and/or rapid scale-up environments.
Direct experience in incubation, acceleration, venture development, or entrepreneurship-program management, including startup assessment, mentor engagement, milestone tracking, and portfolio performance.
Strategic partnership experience across startup, corporate, investor, academic, and technology ecosystems.
Experience translating founder/operator expertise into entrepreneurship teaching, training, mentoring, or venture-development programming.
Venture building and scale-up; P&L and budget management; fundraising strategy and investor relations; startup evaluation and due diligence; incubation and acceleration program design; venture performance monitoring and KPI/dashboard management; strategic partnerships; organizational restructuring and turnaround; technology-enabled business models and AI adoption; and stakeholder management across corporate, investor, academic, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Venture building and scale-up; P&L and budget management; fundraising strategy and investor relations; startup evaluation and due diligence; incubation and acceleration program design; venture performance monitoring and KPI/dashboard management; strategic partnerships; organizational restructuring and turnaround; technology-enabled business models and AI adoption; and stakeholder management across corporate, investor, academic, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Position: Graphic Designer & Animator (Project Based)

Last date to apply: Monday 26 Oct, 2026

The Graphic Designer & Animator will be responsible for creating visually compelling designs for digital and print media, including social media posts, marketing materials, event branding, publications, videos and animated posts. This role requires expertise in design software, typography, color theory, and layout principles to ensure brand consistency and high-quality visuals. The incumbent will collaborate with internal teams to develop engaging graphics, illustrations, and motion designs that enhance IBAs brand presence across multiple platforms. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Canva etc.) and a strong creative vision are essential for this role.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and produce graphics for digital platforms, including social media posts, website banners, emailers, and online advertisements.
Create print-ready designs for brochures, flyers, posters, event signage, and other marketing collateral.
Assist in developing visual content for events, ensuring timely and accurate production of event branding materials.
Use design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Canva to create and edit graphics and layouts.
Assist in creating simple animations or motion graphics for social media and digital campaigns.
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing quality with deadlines.
Stay informed about current design trends, software updates, and industrys best practices to enhance skillset and output quality.
Provide support in other Marketing & Communications activities as needed.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum qualification Diploma/Intermediate, with preference given to candidates holding a Bachelors degree in a relevant field. Proficiency in design tools and courses such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and familiarity with AI-powered creative tools like Adobe Firefly, Canva AI, or similar platforms is essential.
Minimum 1-2 years of work experience.

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Hands-on experience with Canva, Capcut, ElevenLabs and other software for quick and templated design needs
Familiarity with AI tools for image and video generation (e.g., Higgsfield, Runway, Google Flow, ChatGPT, Gemini) and AI assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for ideation and prompt development
Basic understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and design principles
Ability to create motion graphics and video edits
Familiarity with digital content formats and platform specific design standards (social media, web, mobile)

Position: Senior Executive - Communications

Last date to apply: Monday 26 Oct, 2026

The Senior Executive - Communications will play a pivotal role in planning, implementing and managing IBAs communications, content and digital presence across all platforms. This hybrid role combines communications with digital media, digital marketing and social media management. The incumbent will organize creative campaigns and promotional activities, manage IBAs social media, drive engagement and lead generation, and ensure consistent brand messaging that strengthens IBAs public image among students, faculty, alumni, prospective applicants, industry and the wider public.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications & Campaign Management

Conceive, develop and oversee communication and digital campaigns (social media, events, admissions and institutional milestones) in line with MarComms goals
Use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini regularly for campaign ideation, copywriting, content planning and drafting communications.

Digital Marketing

Develop, execute and optimize digital campaigns for maximum ROI across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and LinkedIn.
Implement strategies for Social Media Marketing, SEO, SEM, WhatsApp Marketing and Email Marketing.
Stay updated on the latest digital marketing and platform trends and implement best practices.

Digital Media Management

Manage IBAs digital media channels and assets, including the websites.
Plan and execute digital media plans, including paid ad placements, audience targeting and budget allocation across Google, Meta, LinkedIn and online publishers.
Coordinate digital coverage with online news portals and publishers and track IBAs online mentions and media coverage.
Stay updated on new digital media platforms, tools (including AI tools) and best practices.

Digital Marketing Agency Management

Act as the main point of contact for IBAs digital marketing agency and manage the relationship on a day-to-day basis.
Prepare clear briefs for campaigns & media plans, and review and approve agency deliverables for quality, accuracy and brand alignment before they go live.
Monitor agency performance against agreed KPIs, timelines and scope of work, and hold regular review meetings.

Research, Analytics & Reporting.

Conduct market research and surveys to evaluate trends, brand awareness, audience needs and competitor activity.
Track, analyze and report on campaign and social media performance using Google Analytics and platform insights; provide recommendations for improvement.
Use AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to support research, data analysis, summarizing insights and preparing reports.
Collaborate with managers in preparing budgets and monitoring campaign expenses.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Coordinate with Schools, Centers and Departments to gather content and align communications with organizational goals.
Engage with external vendors and agencies for content creation, ad placements and other digital services.
Perform any other related tasks assigned by the Line Manager or HoD.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree from an HEC-recognized university, preferably in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Mass Communication, Business Administration or a related discipline.
2-4 years of working experience preferably in Communications, Digital Media Marketing, Social Media Management (proven experience as a Communications/Digital Marketing/Brand Executive or similar role)

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

Digital marketing: Practical expertise in Social Media Marketing, SEO, SEM (Google Ads), WhatsApp Marketing and Email Marketing.
Digital media tools: Hands-on experience with Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Meta Business Suite and scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer)
Analytics: Proficiency in Google Analytics, SEO tools and social media/web analytics; ability to report on performance metrics.
Writing & communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong content generation and storytelling abilities. Writing samples to be submitted with CV.
Portfolio: A portfolio of social media, digital campaign and written work is mandatory for CV screening.
General: Proficient in MS Office and marketing software (e.g., CRM, email marketing tools); Strong analytical, creative and project management skills.

IBA Karachi

School of Business Studies

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Department of Business Analytics

Position: Faculty Position - Business Analytics

IBA Karachi, an AACSB-accredited institution and Pakistan’s leading business school, invites applications from highly qualified and research-active scholars for full-time faculty positions in the Department of Business Analytics.

The Department of Business Analytics plays a central role in advancing data-driven decision-making, teaching, research, and digital transformation across undergraduate and graduate business programs, including BS and MS in Business Analytics. The department emphasizes analytical rigor, responsible data use, and managerial relevance across functional and sectoral domains.

Criteria

Applicants may hold a PhD a leading and world-renowned university in following disciplines:
Business Analytics / Decision Sciences
Finance (quantitative, empirical, or analytics-oriented)
Accounting (data analytics, fraud analytics, auditing analytics)
Marketing (marketing analytics, consumer analytics, digital marketing analytics)
Supply Chain / Operations Management (supply chain analytics, optimization, demand forecasting)
Management / Strategy (quantitative, analytical, or data-driven research)
Economics (applied, econometrics, or data-intensive research)
Statistics, Data Science, or other closely related fields

Regardless of disciplinary background, candidates must demonstrate strong analytical competence and the ability to teach applied business-facing analytics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

All applications will be assessed in accordance with HEC and IBA criteria

Department of Marketing

Position: Position: Faculty Positions – Marketing

Candidates from all areas of Marketing are encouraged to apply. However, the Marketing Department at SBS is particularly seeking candidates with specializations in Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, and E-Commerce. Additionally, candidates specializing in Sports Marketing or possessing a strong understanding of Consumer Behavior are highly encouraged to apply.

Position: Sport Marketing

Job Summary:

SBS IBA is seeking a dynamic and highly qualified individual for a tenure-track faculty position in Sport Marketing at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Sport Marketing or a closely related field and will be expected to contribute to the departments academic and research missions through teaching, research, and service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching:

Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport Marketing and other marketing related subjects.
Utilize innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning.
Supervise and mentor students, including advising on academic and career planning.

2. Research:

Conduct high-quality research in the field of Sport Marketing, leading to publications in top-tier academic journals.
Seek external funding to support research activities.
Present research findings at national and international conferences.

3. Service:

Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives.
Engage in service to the academic community, such as reviewing for journals and serving in leadership roles in professional associations.
Collaborate with industry partners and contribute to community engagement activities.

4. Advising and Mentorship:

Provide academic and career advising to students.
Supervise student research projects and theses.

Qualifications:

A PhD in Sport Marketing, Marketing, Business Administration with a specialization in Sport Marketing, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
A strong record of research and scholarly activity, with publications in reputable academic journals.
Experience in securing external research funding is desirable.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Practical experience in the sport industry.
Involvement in professional organizations related to Sport Marketing.

Department of Management

Position: Faculty Position - Business Economics

Candidates specializing in Business Economics will be responsible for developing, preparing, and delivering a range of courses, including Microeconomics, Managerial Economics, and International Economics. The role primarily focuses on analyzing external economic factors and their impact on business decision-making, such as changes in industry regulations, fluctuations in raw material prices, and shifts in global market conditions.

Position: Faculty Postion - Healthcare Management

Candidates with a PhD in Healthcare Management or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. The School of Business Studies (SBS) plans to launch a specialized Masters degree in Healthcare Management (MS in Healthcare Management). Candidates with an undergraduate background in Medicine and/or relevant experience in the healthcare industry (including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and related sectors) will be preferred. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and launch of this degree program.

Position: Faculty Position - Entrepreneurship

The School of Business Studies (SBS) is seeking dynamic educators to join our faculty and teach our Entrepreneurship curriculum. We are looking for applicants capable of delivering foundational coursework alongside specialized electives in venture creation, startup ecosystems, innovation management, and entrepreneurial finance. As we prioritize the integration of theory and practice, individuals with a proven track record in the startup world, whether as founders or early-stage employees are particularly encouraged to apply and share their real-world insights with the next generation of business leaders.

Position: Full Time Faculty - Department of Management

Candidates from all areas of Management are encouraged to apply. However, the Management Department at SBS is particularly seeking candidates with specializations in Strategy, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, and Human Resource Analytics.

Department of Finance

Position: Faculty Positions - Finance

Candidates from all areas of Finance are encouraged to apply. However, the Finance Department at SBS is particularly seeking candidates with specializations in FinTech, Financial Regulation, Programming for Finance, and Islamic Banking & Finance.

Department of Accounting and Law

Position: Faculty Positions - Accounting

Candidates from all areas of Accounting are encouraged to apply. However, the Accounting Department at SBS is particularly seeking candidates with specializations in IFRS, International Auditing and Assurance Standards, forensic accounting, environmental accounting, and public sector accounting. Preference will be given to candidates who have cleared selected professional accounting body examinations, in addition to holding a terminal doctoral degree in Accounting.

School of Economics and Social Sciences

Department of Economics

Position: Faculty Position – Economics

IBA Karachi invites applications from highly qualified individuals for full-time Faculty positions of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor.

Faculty with expertise and research interest in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

• Economics & Data Science
• Game Theory & Behavioural Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Impact Evaluation Methods

General Guidelines:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for presentation and interview.
Candidates with Doctoral degree from a reputed university, in core or allied fields will be preferred.
Demonstrate ability to attract national / International research funding.
Should have a demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication.
Recruitment at IBA Karachi is a transparent and competitive selection process based on merit.

Eligibility criteria for appointment of faculty as per HEC and IBA criteria.

Lecturer:

MS/MPhil or equivalent degree (18 years of education) in the relevant field is required.

Assistant Professor:

PhD in the relevant field from an HEC-recognized University/Institution.

Associate Professor:

Qualification:

PhD in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University/Institution.

Experience:

10 Research Journal articles with 4 in high quality Q1 ranked journals and work experience as per HEC and IBA criteria

Professor:

Qualification:

PhD from an HEC recognized Institution in the relevant field.

Experience:

15 Research Journal articles with 6 in high quality Q1 ranked journals and work experience as per HEC and IBA criteria

Department of Social Sciences & Libral Arts

Position: Faculty Position - Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

IBA Karachi invites applications from highly qualified individuals for full-time Faculty positions of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor.

If you have interest in the following fields, please apply:

Psychology, Language & Literature, History, Anthropology & Sociology, Media & Journalism, and Political Science.

General Guidelines:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for presentation and interview.
Candidates with Doctoral degree from a reputed university, in core or allied fields will be preferred.
Demonstrate ability to attract national / International research funding.
Should have a demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication.
Recruitment at IBA Karachi is a transparent and competitive selection process based on merit.

Eligibility criteria for appointment of faculty as per HEC and IBA criteria.

Lecturer:

MS/MPhil or equivalent degree (18 years of education) in the relevant field is required.

Assistant Professor:

PhD in the relevant field from an HEC-recognized University/Institution.

Associate Professor:

Qualification:

PhD in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University/Institution.

Experience:

10 Research Journal articles with 4 in high quality Q1 ranked journals and work experience as per HEC and IBA criteria

Professor:

Qualification:

PhD from an HEC recognized Institution in the relevant field.

Experience:

15 Research Journal articles with 6 in high quality Q1 ranked journals and work experience as per HEC and IBA criteria

Position: Faculty Position - Political Science

We are seeking passionate faculty members with expertise or research interest in Political Science, particularly in Public Policy and International Law. Applicants with strong academic backgrounds, research potential, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship are especially encouraged to apply.

Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to critical policy discourse, global perspectives, and impactful research.

Position: Faculty Position - History

We are seeking passionate faculty members with expertise or research interest in History, particularly in African, American, East Asian, and European History. Applicants with strong academic backgrounds, research potential, and a commitment to engaging teaching are especially encouraged to apply.

Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to critical analysis, and impactful scholarship.

Position: Faculty Position - Media & Journalsim

We are seeking passionate faculty members with expertise or research interest in Media & Journalism, particularly in Critical Media Theory and Communication Design. Applicants with strong academic credentials, creative and research potential, and a commitment to innovative teaching are especially encouraged to apply.

Join a dynamic academic environment dedicated to critical inquiry, media innovation, and impactful scholarship.

Position: Faculty Position - Psychology

We are seeking passionate faculty members with expertise or research interest in Educational, Cognitive, Neuro, Addiction, Social & Organizational, Experimental, and Developmental Psychology.

Applicants specializing in Social & Organizational Psychology and those demonstrating strong expertise and research potential in Experimental and Developmental Psychology are especially encouraged to apply.

Join a dynamic academic environment committed to impactful teaching, innovative research, and academic excellence.

Position: Faculty Position - Anthropology and Sociology

We are seeking passionate faculty members with expertise or research interest in Anthropology & Sociology, particularly in the areas of Anthropology of Politics, Economic Anthropology, and Gender Studies. Applicants with strong academic backgrounds, research potential, and a commitment to impactful teaching are especially encouraged to apply.

Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to critical inquiry, interdisciplinary learning, and meaningful societal impact.

Position: Faculty Position - Language & Literature

We are seeking passionate faculty members with expertise or research interest in Language & Literature, particularly in South Asian Literature, Translation Studies, and Literary Theory with a focus on Gender. Applicants with strong academic credentials, research potential, and a passion for teaching and scholarly engagement are especially encouraged to apply. Join a dynamic academic environment committed to critical thinking, cultural exploration, and impactful research.

School of Mathematics and Computer Science

Department of Computer Science

Position: Faculty Position - Computer Science

IBA Karachi invites applications from highly qualified individuals for full-time Faculty positions of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor.

We encourage applicants with expertise or interest in the following areas to apply:

• Theory of Computation (Algorithms, Complexity Theory)
• Programming
• Data Structures
• Software Engineering
• Digital Logic Design
• Cyber / Information Security
• Database Systems

General Guidelines:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for presentation and interview.
Candidates with Doctoral degree from a reputed university, in core or allied fields will be preferred.
Demonstrate ability to attract national / International research funding.
Should have a demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication.
Recruitment at IBA Karachi is a transparent and competitive selection process based on merit.

The minimum eligibility and experience requirements are as per HEC criteria

Lecturer:

The test for the Lecturer position has been conducted, and applications are now closed.

Assistant Professor:

Qualification:

PhD in relevant field from HEC recognized University/Institution

Associate Professor:

Qualification:

PhD in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University/Institution.

Experience:

10 publications out of which 3 papers must be in the Q1-Q2 category journals (non-APC), or A* conference or combination of both. The remaining 7 may be a mix of Q1-Q4 journals (non[1]APC or APC), A*/A conference, or ESCI - Emerging Sources Citation Index. All journal articles must be indexed by the Web of Science (Clarivate). A* / A conference names must be listed in CORE Ranking Portals (https://www.core.edu.au/conference-portal))

Professor:

Qualification:

PhD from an HEC recognized Institution in the relevant field.

Experience:

15 publications out of which 5 papers must be in the Q1-Q2 category journals (non-APC), or A* conference or combination of both. The remaining 10 may be a mix of Q1-Q4 journals (non-APC or APC), A*/A conference, or ESCI - Emerging Sources Citation Index. All journal articles must be indexed by the Web of Science (Clarivate). A* / A conference names must be listed in CORE Ranking Portals (https://www.core.edu.au/conference-portal)

Please visit IBA Computer Science website for more details.

Position: Faculty Position - Programming

Position: Faculty Position - Theory of Computation (Algorithms, Complexity Theory)

Position: Faculty Position - Cyber / Information Security

Position: Faculty Position - Software Engineering

Position: Faculty Position - Digital Logic Design

Position: Faculty Position - Data Structures

Position: Faculty Position - Database Systems

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Position: Faculty Position – Mathematical Sciences

IBA Karachi invites applications from highly qualified individuals for full-time Faculty positions of Lecturer, Assistant Professor,.

We welcome passionate individuals with expertise or interest in Mathematical Finance, Computational Finance, and Statistics to join us in driving innovation through quantitative research.

General Guidelines:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for presentation and interview.
Candidates with Doctoral degree from a reputed university, in core or allied fields will be preferred.
Demonstrate ability to attract national / International research funding.
Should have a demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication.
Recruitment at IBA Karachi is a transparent and competitive selection process based on merit.

Lecturer

MS/M.Phil in Statistics

Areas of Interest

Introduction to Statistics

Statistical Inference

Fundamental of Statistics

Statistical Modeling

Probability Theory

Statistical Machine Learning

Assistant Professor

PhD in Mathematical Finance/Computational Finance/Statistics

Areas of Interest

Mathematical Finance

Computational Finance

Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics

Short-term Actuarial Mathematics

Long-term Actuarial mathematics

Probability and Statistical Models

Statistics for Risk Modeling

Predictive Analytics

* Preference will be given to the candidates having ASA (Associate Society of Actuaries) qualification with at least MS/M.Phil. in any quantitative discipline such as Mathematics/Statistics

All applications received will be assessed according to the criteria established by HEC and the IBA

If you are facing any difficulty while applying, please send an email to us at aasoomro@iba.edu.pk for technical support.

IBA Karachi

School of Business Studies

Department of Business Analytics

Department of Marketing

Department of Management

Department of Finance

Department of Accounting and Law

School of Economics and Social Sciences

Department of Economics

Department of Social Sciences & Libral Arts

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Department of Computer Science

Department of Mathematical Sciences

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