Vice Chancellor – Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD), Lahore – Applications Invited

Search Committee appointed by the Senate invites applications for the position of Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD), Lahore — a federally chartered public sector degree‑awarding institute focused on fashion, creative design and allied disciplines.

Key details

Qualifications & experience

Applicants preferably holding a PhD and a first professional degree in disciplines of Visual Arts and Design. Candidates will be assessed on academic and leadership abilities, significant evidence of meaningful academic, creative and professional competence in areas of design, strategic planning, financial management and resource development. A holistic understanding of issues pertaining to the higher education sector, including the design industry, enhancement of pedagogy and quality assurance, research and development, image‑building, and human and financial resource management is an asset.

Application & submission

Applications accompanied by a CV, attested copies of degrees/certificates, experience certificates and other supporting documents must be submitted in the prescribed format available at www.pifd.edu.pk. Candidates currently serving in Government/Semi‑Government service should apply through the proper channel. Names and contact details of referees and a statement of vision for the development of the Institute are also requested.

Address & contact

Office of the Registrar
Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design – Vice‑Chancellor Search Committee
51‑J/3, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92 42 9923 2951–57
Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 2026-09-18