Kathmandu University School of Engineering Announces 15 Vacancies for Lecturers and Teaching Assistants

Kathmandu: Kathmandu University (KU), School of Engineering, has announced 15 vacancies for lecturers and teaching assistants across seven academic departments.

According to the vacancy announcement dated November 4, 2026, the university is seeking qualified and competent candidates for academic positions on a contract basis.

The vacancies are available in the Departments of Architecture, Computer Science and Engineering, Chemical Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Of the total positions, five are for lecturers and 10 are for teaching assistants.

For lecturer positions, the university has announced one vacancy each in Chemical Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power and Control), and Environmental Engineering, along with two vacancies in Mechanical Engineering.

Similarly, teaching assistant positions include two vacancies each in Architecture, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering has two additional positions: one in Communication and one in Power and Control.

Minimum Academic Qualifications

Candidates applying for lecturer positions must hold a master's degree in the respective, equivalent or relevant discipline, with first division or an equivalent CGPA.

For the Environmental Engineering position, applicants must have a master's degree or equivalent in Energy Systems Engineering, along with applied expertise in Artificial Intelligence in the environmental domain, Machine Learning or Data Science. Alternatively, candidates with a master's degree in a closely related interdisciplinary energy resource engineering field may also apply. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses under the Green Infrastructure Engineering Programme.

For teaching assistant positions, applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline or a related field, with first division or equivalent academic standing. However, candidates applying for the Architecture position must hold a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree with first division.

Contract Period and Benefits

The initial appointment will be for six months or one semester. Depending on the candidate's performance, the contract may be extended.

Salary and other benefits will be provided in accordance with Kathmandu University's rules and regulations.

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to refer to the official vacancy announcement issued by Kathmandu University School of Engineering for further application details.