Assistant Professor أستاذ مساعد (Accounting)

Sharjah International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sharjah invites applications for full-time, permanent Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Accounting within the College of Business Administration. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Accounting, publish in Scopus-indexed journals, and have at least three years of full-time teaching experience in higher education.

Preference given to Western university graduates. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (MBA/EMBA/DBA), maintaining an active

Qualifications

• PhD in Accounting from an accredited university with a strong research record.
• Requires at least three years of full-time teaching in higher education.
• Preference for graduates of Western universities and active engagement in scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses across the MBA, EMBA, and DBA programs.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate student projects and dissertations.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program accreditation, and departmental/university service.

Skills

Broad range of accounting courses

Independent high-quality research

Curriculum development

International academic experience (USA

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting

Job description

CATEGORY Faculty Members College of Business Administration

College Business Administration

Department Accounting

Job Purpose

The Department of Accounting in the College of Business Administration at the University of Sharjah invitesapplications for full-time, permanent faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing in Fall2027-2028. Outstanding candidates from all areas of accounting research are encouraged to apply. Applicants must holda Ph.D. in Accounting from an internationally recognized or accredited university, with preference given tograduates of Western universities. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of high-quality researchthrough publications in reputable Scopus-indexed journals and have at least three years of full-timeteaching experience in higher education. Experience in graduate teaching, dissertation supervision, andscholarly service will be an advantage.Successful candidates will be expected to deliver engaging and effective teaching across a range ofaccounting subjects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the MBA, EMBA, and DBAprograms; maintain an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications; and superviseundergraduate and graduate projects and dissertations. They will also contribute to curriculumdevelopment, departmental and university service, professional engagement, industry partnerships, andacademic program accreditation.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across accounting subjects, conduct high-quality research, andsupervise student projects and dissertations. Contribute to curriculum and program development, take partin university and community service, and support the accounting profession. Assist with the accreditationand ongoing improvement of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Required Skills

• Ability and experience to teach a broad range of accounting courses at undergraduate and graduatelevels.
• A proven record of independent, high-quality research.
• Demonstrated contributions to curriculum and academic program development.
• Academic experience in the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand is preferred.Working knowledge of relevant academic accreditation requirements and processes.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting from a reputable, accredited university, supported by a strongundergraduate and postgraduate academic record that includes both coursework and research. Preferencewill be given to graduates of Western universities. A minimum of three years’ full-time teaching experiencein higher education is required.