Assistant/Associate Professors in Finance and FinTech

Abu Dhabi University

College of Business - Full-Time Faculty Positions in Finance and FinTech

Faculty Positions in Finance and FinTech

Start Date: AY25/26

The College of Business at Abu Dhabi University is seeking to appoint a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in Finance and FinTech. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, conducting high-quality research and scholarly activities in the field, and actively contributing to college and university administrative and service responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in finance and financial technology and other related disciplines.
• Develop and sustain a productive research agenda that leads to publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals, with the potential to contribute to interdisciplinary and practice-oriented research in finance and financial technology domain.
• Supervise student projects, internships, and theses, as applicable.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous program enhancement, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards, evolving industry practices, and the integration of digital tools used in finance and financial technology.
• Actively participate in departmental, college, and university committees and academic initiatives that support institutional goals.
• Participate continuous professional development by participating in training programs, workshops, and academic conferences to enhance teaching and research effectiveness.
• Engage with the business and professional community, fostering industry collaboration and supporting the university's outreach, innovation, and impact initiatives.

Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role

• A Ph.D. in finance and financial technology, or a closely related field from an internationally recognized university, preferably accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, or listed in the top 200 global ranking.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to high-quality research.
• A proven record of curriculum development and innovative teaching practices in accounting.
• An established portfolio of scholarly research, with publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in industry practice, consultancy, or professional service is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, CFtP, FDB.
• Industry experience in auditing, or financial reporting.

Minimum Years of Experience Required

• At least two years of teaching experience in accredited higher education institutions.

Nature of Relevant Experience Required

• Ability to integrate industry insights and emerging trends into curriculum design and classroom instruction.
• Capacity to contribute to departmental service, program development, and institutional initiatives.

Language - Skills

• Professional proficiency in English (oral and written).
• Arabic is preferred.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents in PDF format:

• A cover letter outlining their qualifications, research interests, teaching philosophy, and the position level they are applying for (Assistant or Associate Professor).

• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a complete list of publications with Scopus rankings.

• A statement of research interests and future research plans.

• A statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, sample syllabi).

• Contact information for three referees.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until positions are filled.

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