Adviser to the Rector – Arts, Culture, Heritage & Creative Industries | COMSATS University Islamabad (Contract)

Advise the Rector on university-wide strategy for arts, culture, heritage and creative expression; develop initiatives linking CUI's academic, research and creative capabilities with Pakistan's cultural heritage and creative industries; strengthen and expand programmes in art & design, architecture, cultural studies and heritage conservation; facilitate collaborations with museums, galleries, cultural institutions and international organizations; develop exhibitions, residencies, lectures, workshops and public engagement programmes; promote research and documentation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, traditional crafts and indigenous knowledge; identify international collaboration opportunities and represent CUI in global networks; integrate creativity and design thinking into university planning; support initiatives connecting cultural heritage with entrepreneurship, design, technology and creative industries; undertake strategic assignments as entrusted by the Rector.

PhD, MPhil, Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art & Design, Architecture, Heritage Conservation, Cultural Studies, Humanities or a closely related field; distinguished record of academic/professional/artistic/research/cultural achievement; demonstrated university teaching, academic leadership or cultural institution experience; evidence of publications, exhibitions, research projects or professional contributions of national/international significance; experience in developing institutional collaborations and working with national/international cultural organisations; strong communication, networking, analytical and project development skills; excellent command of English and Urdu.

Combination of academic leadership, artistic/creative practice, heritage & cultural research, international exposure, institutional development and community engagement; ability to work at strategic level and translate ideas into practical, visible and sustainable initiatives.

Submit CV, brief statement of purpose and details of relevant professional/academic/research/creative work. Applications should clearly mention "Application for Adviser to the Rector - Arts, Culture, Heritage & Creative Industries" in the subject line. Send to:

General Manager (Human Resource Section), COMSATS University Islamabad, Principal Seat, Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad, 45550. Telephone: 051-90495258.