2. Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance and Financial Technology (Fintech)

American University of Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech) in the School of Business.

The appointee will teach a range of courses spanning Corporate Finance, Investments, Markets and Institutions, Banking (including digital banking), FinTech and related analytics, risk modelling, and emerging technologies in finance.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Finance from an accredited university.
• Record of established research for the assistant/associate professor rank.
• History of university teaching experience in the specialization.
• Record of university or community service.

Responsibilities

• Teach Corporate Finance and Financial Management.
• Teach Investment and Portfolio Management.
• Teach Financial Markets and Institutions.
• Teach Banking and Digital Banking.
• Teach FinTech and Innovation.
• Teach Financial Analytics and AI.
• Teach Risk Management and Financial Modeling.
• Teach Blockchain, Digital Assets, and Emerging FinTech.
• Cover Sustainable Finance and ESG, Islamic Finance as applicable.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research experience

Service experience

Education

Doctorate in Finance

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance and FinTech

School of Business

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent, public, state-owned, non-profit, coeducational institution in the United Arab Emirates that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. AURAK provides comprehensive academic programs based on the North American model and the cultural characteristics of the Gulf region. AURAK has been officially licensed by the UAE’s Ministry of Education (MOE). All of the University’s academic programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). In addition, AURAK has achieved accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). All instruction at the university is in English.

The School of Business currently offers one undergraduate program (BS in Business Administration) with majors in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Hospitality and Tourism Management. It also offers two graduate programs (MBA and Executive MBA). The school has been granted initial accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2023.

We invite applications for the following faculty position for Spring 2027:

Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance and Financial Technology (Fintech)

The School of Business is looking for a candidate who can teach diversified portfolio Finance and Financial Technology courses focusing on the latest development in the field informed by Research, Sustainability Standards, and Technological Developments.

The faculty member appointed to this position will be credentialed to teach:

• Corporate Finance and Financial Management
• Investment and Portfolio Management
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Banking and Digital Banking
• Financial Technology (FinTech) and Innovation
• Financial Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
• Risk Management and Financial Modeling
• Blockchain, Digital Assets, and Emerging Financial Technologies
• Sustainable Finance and ESG
• Islamic Finance

Qualifications And Requirements

• An earned doctorate in Finance with the appropriate specialization from an accredited university
• A record of established research for the associate/assistant professor rank
• A history of successful university teaching experience in the specialization
• A record of university or community service

The Region

Located at the mouth of the Gulf, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) was once the historical capital of the region. RAK boasts many outdoor attractions, with plenty of places for leisure, water sports, hiking and mountain climbing, and other athletic pursuits, all within a safe and family-oriented environment. Away from frenzied traffic and rush of the larger cities, but still well-developed, RAK is a quiet but vibrant Emirate. It is an ideal location, for both those who want to relax and those who are more active away from work.