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

Aurak; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance and FinTech. The School of Business seeks a candidate who can teach diversified portfolio Finance and FinTech courses informed by current research, sustainability, and technology trends.

The appointee will teach courses across Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, FinTech and related areas, and contribute to research, service, and program development in a growing UAE institution.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance from an accredited university.
• Proven research record for faculty rank.
• Experience teaching finance and FinTech courses.
• Commitment to service and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of Finance and FinTech courses listed in the ad.
• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation efforts.
• Mentor students and supervise research projects.
• Engage in service to the university and community.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research excellence

Service record

Education

PhD in Finance

Job description

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

Job Summary:

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

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.

• Cover letter describing qualifications for and interest in the position
• Updated CV, including the names and contact information for at least three professional references (permission will be sought to solicit references off this list should the candidate be shortlisted for interview)
• Summaries of recent teaching evaluations
• Two or three of the candidate’s recent research papers that have been either published in a peer-reviewed journal or presented at a peer-reviewed conference
• Copies of master and doctoral degrees or diplomas along with transcripts (official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made)