Assistant Or Associate Professors In Finance And FinTech

Abu Dhabi University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi University invites applications for full-time Assistant Professor positions in Finance and FinTech. The role covers teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, pursuing high-quality research, and contributing to college and university service and administration.

The candidate should have a PhD in finance/fintech or related field, with evidence of teaching excellence, curriculum development, and scholarly publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in finance and fintech or related field from an internationally recognized university.
• Proven excellence in teaching and high-quality research.
• Curriculum development and innovative teaching practices.
• Scholarly research with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Industry consultancy or professional service experience desirable.
• Certifications such as CFA, FRM, CFtP, or FDB.
• Experience in auditing or financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in finance and fintech.
• Develop and sustain a productive research agenda with publications.
• Supervise student projects, internships and theses.
• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation alignment.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
• Pursue professional development through workshops and conferences.
• Engage with industry to foster collaboration and impact initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research publications

Industry collaboration

English proficiency

Education

PhD in finance and financial technology or related field

CFA

FRM

CFtP

FDB

Job description

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About This Job

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.