Kathmandu University (KU) is an autonomous, not-for-profit institution of higher learning dedicated to maintaining high academic standards. It aims to provide quality education for leadership and is positioned at the forefront of knowledge services in the disciplines of science, engineering, management, education, law, arts, and medical sciences.
KU invites applications from highly competent and committed Nepali professionals to fill in through open competition in the permanent faculty positions in various Schools in the specialization areas and numbers as specified below. The nature of the job encompasses teaching, research, development, and academic management roles in a professional and high-quality performance environment
Details of Vacant Positions:
| School | Position | Department / Subject Areas | Required Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Arts | Professor | Music (Ethnomusicology) | 1 |
| Associate Professor | Development Studies | 1 | |
| Fine Arts (Painting) | 1 | ||
| Assistant Professor | English | 1 | |
| Economics | 1 | ||
| Yogic Sciences | 1 | ||
| Lecturer | Fine Arts (Graphic Design/Craft and Design/History, Culture and Architecture) | 3 | |
| Music (Ethnomusicology) | 3 | ||
| Media Studies (Film Studies) | 1 | ||
| Social Science (Community Development/Sociology) | 1 | ||
| School of Education | Associate Professor | Sustainable Development (Education) | 1 |
| Development Studies (Education) | 1 | ||
| English Language Education | 1 | ||
| STEAM Education | 1 | ||
| Assistant Professor | Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher's Professional Development | 1 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction: Contemplative Education | 1 | ||
| STEAM Education | 2 | ||
| Psychology: Contemplative Education | 1 | ||
| English Language Education | 1 | ||
| Chinese and Indigenous Language Education | 1 | ||
| School of Law | Associate Professor | Law | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Law | 1 | |
| Lecturer | Economics | 1 |
Key Details:
- Application Begins on: 21 August 2025 (Bhadra 5, 2082)
- Application Submission Deadline: 10 September 2025 (Bhadra 25, 2082) by 4:00 PM
- Application Form Available at: https://hrd.ku.edu.np/application
- Application Fee: Rs. 1,500
Note: Other applicable fees for participation in the selection process shall be as specified and are payable on or before collecting the candidature confirmation card. The University will inform the shortlisted candidates of their participation in the next stage of the selection process. It will not entertain the applications and documents submitted after the deadline.
The appointment to the vacant posts is subject to the fulfillment of the selection requirements and processes as specified in the relevant University Rules, Directives, and Decisions. Information about the minimum educational qualifications, experiential prerequisites, other requirements, the selection methods to be used, and the documents to be submitted is available on the KU Web Page (ku.edu.np).
For further information and clarification, contact the HR Division, KU.
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