National University of Modern Languages Instructor Jobs
Positions are available at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) for the roles of Senior Instructor/Instructor as Interpreter & Translator. These positions are offered on a permanent (BPS) or contract basis for the NUML Main Campus in Islamabad. NUML is seeking highly proficient linguists in German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Korean, Turkish, Chinese, and Bangla. The required qualifications generally include high-level proficiency certifications (like C1 or HSK5) or relevant Bachelor’s degrees, coupled with strong English skills.
The advertisement for these positions was published in the Daily Other Newspaper, with the last date to apply being 15-08-2025. For more details on how to apply and information about the NUML jobs, please refer to the complete description on this page.
Positions with Qualifications
- Senior Instructor/Instructor as Interpreter & Translator:
- German:
- Interpreter: Minimum C1 or Equivalent; Good Interactive and Spoken English Skills.
- Translator: Minimum C1 or Equivalent; Good English Skills.
- Japanese:
- Interpreter: Minimum C1 or Equivalent; Good Interactive and Spoken English Skills.
- Translator: Minimum C1 or Equivalent; Good English Skills.
- Russian:
- Interpreter: Minimum C1 or Equivalent; Good Interactive and Spoken English Skills.
- Translator: Minimum C1 or Equivalent; Good English Skills.
- Spanish:
- Interpreter: Minimum C1 or Equivalent; Good Interactive and Spoken English Skills.
- Translator: Minimum C1 or Equivalent; Good English Skills.
- Korean:
- Interpreter: BS Korean Languages / BS T&I (Korean); Good Interactive and Spoken English Skills.
- Translator: BS Korean Languages / BS T&I (Korean); Good English Skills.
- Turkish:
- Interpreter: BS T&I (Turkish) / Minimum C1 or Equivalent; Good Interactive and Spoken English Skills.
- Translator: BS T&I (Turkish) / Minimum C1 or Equivalent; Good English Skills.
- Chinese:
- Interpreter: Minimum HSK5 or Equivalent; Good Interactive and Spoken English Skills.
- Translator: Minimum HSK5 or Equivalent; Good English Skills.
- Bangla:
- Interpreter: Certification; Good Interactive and Spoken English Skills.
- Translator: Certification; Good English Skills.
- Note: An additional Certification/Diploma in Translation & Interpretership is a plus.
- German:
How to Apply for National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Posts
- Download the Job Application form from the NUML website: https://numl.edu.pk/jobs/all.
- Prepare two copies of the application form and dossiers, which must include a detailed CV, attested photocopies of all educational documents, professional experience certificates, research publications, a copy of your CNIC, and two recent photographs.
- For permanent (BPS) posts, a non-refundable bank draft of Rs. 2000/- favoring “Rector, NUML Islamabad” must be included.
- Send the complete application package (two copies) through courier to the HR Branch, Sector H-9, NUML Islamabad.
- The last date for submission is 15-08-2025.
Note: Candidates applying for more than one category must submit separate dossiers and bank drafts for each. Incomplete applications or those submitted by hand/email or after the due date will not be entertained.
Complete Address of National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
Director HR
HR Branch, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Sector H-9, Islamabad.
Tele: 051-9265100 Ext-2316 & 2318
Website: https://numl.edu.pk/jobs/all
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