University of Southern Punjab

Sidra Khalil

Brief Bio

Sidra Khalil is a lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Southern Punjab, Multan, with five years of experience. Her area of specialization is English literature, with a specific focus on Pakistani Anglophone fiction. Her research interests include postmodern fiction, literary criticism, postcolonial literature, women’s writings, and Pakistani literature in English. She has published numerous research articles in national and international journals and also presented her work at various international research conferences. She has also attended several webinars and online short courses to enhance her academic and professional development. At USP, she is a dedicated teacher, mentor, and MPhil supervisor who actively engages in academic discourse by contributing to curriculum development and participating in departmental research initiatives. Her teaching methodology integrates critical thinking, textual analysis, and contemporary theoretical approaches to enhance students’ understanding of literature. She aspires to further expand her research contributions and plays a significant role in advancing literary scholarship through innovative and impactful studies.

Education
Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature
National College of Business Administration & Economics (NCBA&E) Lahore
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Master of Philosophy in English Literature
University of Southern Punjab, Multan
2015 – 2017
Master of Arts in English
Bahauddin Zakariya University
2013 – 2015
Bachelor of Arts
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
2007
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Government Elementary College, Multan
2012
Professional Experience
Lecturer
University of Southern Punjab, Multan
2021 – Till now
Lecturer
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
2018 – 2023
Lecturer
Kaims International Institute, Multan
2019 – 2021
Lecturer
Central Degree College, Multan
2018 – 2020
English Instructor
Britain International School, Multan
2015 – 2018
Examiner and Head Superintendent
LLB 5 Years English
2020 – Till now
English E-Marker
PECTAA
2026

Professional Associations

  • Member, Pakistan Association of Phonetics & Phonology Scholars (PAPPS) 

    British Council Library Pakistan

Research Interests

Title Year Published Link
Unfolding the Intersection of Trauma and Misogyny: A Black Feminist Critique on Forna’s The Gilded Ones
2025
Merging the two realms: a magical realist analysis of Klune’s Under the whispering Door
2025
From punch line to persuasion: Exploring the use of stylistic features in comedic linguistics
2024
Challenges faced by twenty first century women: A feminist stylistic analysis of Chetan Bhagat’s One Indian Girl
2023
Deconstructing the Metaphor of Feminine Idealism: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Pakistani Adverts
2023
Longing for Belonging in Erdrich’s The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse
2019
Divine Illumination Vs Infinite Reality in Mian Muhammad Buksh’s Saif-ul-Malook
2018
A study of gender roles and identities in The Golden Notebook from feminist perspective
2018
  • Khalil, S., Sadiq, R. A., & Shakeel, S. (2025). Unfolding the Intersection of Trauma and Misogyny: A Black Feminist Critique on Forna’s The Gilded Ones. Southern Journal of Arts & Humanities, 3(1), 38-50.
  • Khawaja, R., Khalil, S., & Sumaira, Q. (2025). MERGING THE TWO REALMS: A MAGICAL REALIST ANALYSIS OF KLUNE’S UNDER THE WHISPERING DOOR. Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review, 3(1), 1970-1979.
  • Sumaira, Q., & Khalil, S. (2024). FROM PUNCH LINE TO PERSUASION: EXPLORING THE USE OF STYLISTIC FEATURES IN COMEDIC LINGUISTICS. Journal of Applied Linguistics and TESOL (JALT), 7(4), 1907-1916.
  • Qamar, S., Khalil, S., & Sadiq, R. A. (2023). Challenges faced by twenty first century women: A feminist stylistic analysis of Chetan Bhagat’s One Indian Girl. PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/ Egyptology, 20(2). 
  • Sumaira, Q., Hussain, M., & Khalil, S. (2023). Deconstructing the Metaphor of Feminine Idealism: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Pakistani Adverts. Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 12(3), 844-849.
  • Pervez, N., Khalil, S., & Amir, M. A. (2019). Longing for Belonging in Erdrich’s The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse. Global Social Sciences Review, 4(4), 517-524.
  • Rasool, A. G., Pervez, N., & Khalil, S. Divine Illumination Vs Infinite Reality in Mian Muhammad Buksh’s Saif-ul-Malook.
  • Khalil, S., Khan, A. M. A., & Awan, A. G. (2018). A study of gender roles and identities in “The Golden Notebook” from feminist perspective. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, 4(3), 705-717.

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:

  • Pakistani Literature in English
  • Postcolonial Literature
  • Modern Novel
  • Literary Theory
  • Postmodern Fiction
  • Women’s Writings

Supervision:

  • MPhil: 23 (completed), 7 (ongoing)
  • PREE coordinator

Teaching Philosophy

Sidra Khalil’s teaching philosophy centers on fostering critical thinking, independent inquiry, and deep textual engagement through the use of contemporary literary theories. She is committed to creating an inclusive, research-oriented learning environment that empowers students to develop analytical skills and intellectual confidence.

Collaborations and Honors

  • Oxford University Press, Pakistan (Workshop)
  • HEC-MPU Leadership Development

Awards & Recognition

  • Award of excellent Lecturer 2022
  • Excellent Teacher 2017

Collaboration

Open to national and international collaborations in literary research, interdisciplinary studies, and innovative pedagogical practices.