The Higher Education Department (HED) Punjab has introduced significant changes to the teacher recruitment process for colleges and universities. The department has suggested that the Punjab provincial government replace the current recruitment method via the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) with a system that employs visiting lecturers and associate professors.
Sources indicate that this move is aimed at alleviating the financial burden on the government by moving away from traditional, more expensive long-term hiring methods. The new proposal focuses on hiring visiting lecturers and associate professors on a contractual basis, which is considered to be more cost-effective.
This proposal addresses ongoing staffing challenges in Punjab’s higher education institutions, where numerous vacancies exist in government colleges. By introducing visiting teachers, the department hopes to fill these gaps more efficiently.
A final decision on this proposed change will be made after receiving approval from the Punjab government. If enacted, this could significantly alter the recruitment and employment landscape for educators in the province’s colleges and universities.
The proposal has sparked a debate among education stakeholders. Proponents argue that the cost savings and flexibility offered by visiting faculty are beneficial, while critics worry about the potential lack of stability and long-term commitment.
Despite these discussions, the Punjab Higher Education Department remains hopeful that the proposal will be approved, leading to a more sustainable and effective recruitment process that better serves both the institutions and the educators.
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