Last Updated: 9 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Two “We Are Hiring – Faculty Positions” advertisements of IBA Karachi (School of Business Studies, ref. INF-KRY/5022/2026, and School of Economics & Social Sciences, ref. INF-KRY/5023/2026), published in Dawn on 8 November 2026 (page 14): Dawn e-paper page 14. Apply portal named in the ads: careers.iba.edu.pk.
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Apply by 22 November 2026. Both ads say candidates are “encouraged to apply by November 22, 2026”. The SESS ad adds that this date is for priority consideration for candidates who can join in Spring 2027.
Quick answer: IBA Karachi has advertised full-time faculty positions in two schools. School of Business Studies (SBS), AACSB accredited: Business Analytics/MIS, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Accounting, Management and Finance (7 areas). School of Economics & Social Sciences (SESS): Psychology, Language & Literature, Economics, History, Anthropology & Sociology, Media & Journalism and Political Science (25 sub-areas). Candidates should hold a PhD (preferred in SESS). Apply online at careers.iba.edu.pk. The ads do not print the number of seats.
Faculty positions 2 schools: SBS + SESS PhD preferred Apply online Apply by 22 Nov 2026 Women encouraged
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IBA Karachi Faculty Jobs November 2026: Details at a Glance
| Organization | IBA Karachi (Institute of Business Administration, Karachi), “We Are Hiring!” ads for its School of Business Studies and School of Economics & Social Sciences. IBA marks 70 years (“70 Years & Beyond”) in the ads |
| Ads | Two ads, Dawn, 8 November 2026, page 14: INF-KRY/5022/2026 (SBS) and INF-KRY/5023/2026 (SESS) |
| Positions | Full-time faculty positions. The ads list areas, not seat numbers: 7 areas in SBS and 25 sub-areas in SESS (our count) |
| Place | IBA Karachi (the ads are signed “IBA Karachi”; no other campus is named) |
| Education | PhD from a leading, world-renowned institution (SBS). For SESS, “candidates with PhD in their selected fields will be preferred” |
| How to apply | Online: https://careers.iba.edu.pk |
| Last date | Apply by 22 November 2026 (SESS: for priority consideration, Spring 2027 joiners) |
| Pay | “A lucrative package, with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits” (no figure printed) |
| Assessment | Applications assessed against criteria established by HEC and IBA; research credentials carry the highest priority |
| Contact | Phone +92 21 111 422 422, website www.iba.edu.pk (as printed) |
| Equal opportunity | IBA Karachi is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities (SBS ad) / IBA alumni, women, minorities and differently abled (SESS ad) are encouraged to apply |
Ad 1: School of Business Studies (SBS), ref. INF-KRY/5022/2026
SBS describes itself as a flagship and first premiere business school of Pakistan, AACSB accredited, with a state-of-the-art campus. It invites applications for full-time positions in:
Business Analytics / MIS Marketing Supply chain Operations Management Accounting Management Finance
SBS selection criteria (as printed)
- Candidates should hold a PhD from a leading, world-renowned institution.
- For Accounting, professionally qualified candidates (CA / ACCA / CMA) with a clear and committed plan to pursue a PhD are also encouraged to apply.
- Research credentials get the highest priority in selection.
- The academic cadre will be determined based on research credentials.
- All applications are assessed according to criteria established by HEC and IBA.
- All candidates are encouraged to apply by November 22, 2026.
Ad 2: School of Economics & Social Sciences (SESS), ref. INF-KRY/5023/2026
SESS offers world-class education through academic departments and research centers. It invites applications for full-time positions in the areas below.
| Discipline | Areas listed in the ad |
| Psychology | Educational, Addiction, Cognitive, Social & Organizational, Experimental, Developmental, Neuro (7) |
| Language & Literature | South Asian Literature, Translation Studies, Literary Theory (with focus on Gender) (3) |
| Economics | Economics & Data Science, Game Theory & Behavioural Economics, Macroeconomics, Impact Evaluation Methods (4) |
| History | African, American, East Asian, European (4) |
| Anthropology & Sociology | Anthropology of Politics, Economic Anthropology, Gender (3) |
| Media & Journalism | Critical Media Theory, Communication Design (2) |
| Political Science | Public Policy, International Law (2) |
Count check (ours): 7 + 3 + 4 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 25 sub-areas in SESS, plus 7 areas in SBS = 32 areas across both ads. The ads do not say how many posts are open in each area.
SESS selection criteria (as printed)
- Candidates should have demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication.
- Candidates with a PhD in their selected fields will be preferred.
- Candidates available to join in Spring 2027 are encouraged to apply by November 22, 2026 for priority consideration.
- All applications are assessed according to criteria established by HEC and IBA.
Last Date: 22 November 2026
| Item | Detail |
| Ads published | Dawn, 8 November 2026, page 14 |
| SBS | “All candidates are encouraged to apply by November 22, 2026” |
| SESS | Spring 2027 joiners “encouraged to apply by November 22, 2026, for priority consideration” |
| Days left (from 9 Nov) | 13 days |
| Day of week | 22 November 2026 is a Sunday |
The wording is “encouraged to apply by”, not “last date”. Treat 22 November as the safe deadline: IBA’s own careers listings show other posts with different dates, so confirm yours on the portal.
How to Apply Online (Step by Step)
Match your PhD field with the SBS or SESS area list above. SBS also welcomes CA / ACCA / CMA holders for Accounting with a committed PhD plan.
Go to careers.iba.edu.pk, the “Apply Now” address printed in both ads, and find the Faculty Positions section.
Because research credentials get the highest priority, keep your CV, publication list and PhD details ready. Which files the portal asks for is shown on the portal; the ads do not list them.
SESS candidates who can join in Spring 2027 get priority consideration if they apply by this date.
Save the confirmation you receive. For questions use the phone number in the ads: +92 21 111 422 422.
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What the Advertisements Do NOT Say
| Item | Status |
| Number of seats | Not printed (only areas are listed) |
| Salary | Not printed, only “competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits” |
| Age limit | Not printed |
| Experience / teaching years | Not printed |
| Contract type / tenure | Not printed: only “full-time positions” |
| Application fee | Not printed |
| Interview / test date | Not printed |
Who Should Apply
- PhD holders in business (analytics / MIS, marketing, supply chain, operations, accounting, management, finance) from a leading institution.
- CA / ACCA / CMA professionals with a committed plan to pursue a PhD, for the Accounting discipline.
- PhD holders in psychology, economics, history, literature, anthropology, sociology, media or political science with a research and publication record.
- Researchers who can join in Spring 2027 and want priority consideration.
- Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and IBA alumni: the ads say they are encouraged to apply.
Karna / Nahi Karna
| Karna (Do) | Nahi Karna (Don’t) |
| Apply only through the official IBA careers portal | Don’t pay anyone for a “faculty job guarantee”: no fee is printed |
| Highlight your research and publications: they carry the highest priority | Don’t send a plain CV without your research profile |
| Check the exact area you fit in SBS or SESS | Don’t apply for an area that is not listed |
| Apply before 22 November 2026 | Don’t wait for the last night |
| SESS candidates: mention Spring 2027 availability | Don’t assume seat numbers or salary: the ads give none |
| Accounting candidates without PhD: show a clear PhD plan | Don’t apply to SBS without a PhD unless you are CA / ACCA / CMA for Accounting |
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IBA Karachi Faculty Jobs November 2026: FAQs
Which IBA Karachi faculty jobs are advertised in November 2026?
Full-time faculty positions in the School of Business Studies (SBS) and the School of Economics & Social Sciences (SESS), published in two ads in Dawn on 8 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
Both ads say candidates are encouraged to apply by 22 November 2026. For SESS this is for priority consideration of candidates available to join in Spring 2027.
How do I apply?
Online at https://careers.iba.edu.pk, the Apply Now address printed in both ads.
Which areas are open in SBS?
Business Analytics / MIS, Marketing, Supply chain, Operations Management, Accounting, Management and Finance.
Which areas are open in SESS?
Psychology (Educational, Addiction, Cognitive, Social & Organizational, Experimental, Developmental, Neuro), Language & Literature, Economics, History, Anthropology & Sociology, Media & Journalism and Political Science (Public Policy, International Law).
Is a PhD compulsory?
SBS says candidates should hold a PhD from a leading, world-renowned institution; for Accounting, CA / ACCA / CMA holders with a committed plan to pursue a PhD are also encouraged. SESS says candidates with a PhD in their selected fields will be preferred.
How many posts are there?
The ads do not print a seat count. We count 7 areas in SBS and 25 sub-areas in SESS (32 areas in total).
What is the salary?
No figure is printed. The ads promise a lucrative package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
Can women apply?
Yes. IBA Karachi says it is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
Who decides selection?
Applications are assessed according to criteria established by HEC and IBA. Research credentials get the highest priority and decide the academic cadre.
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Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not IBA Karachi. We read the two advertisements published in Dawn (8 November 2026) line by line. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
