Assistant Professor in Finance

Sharjah International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time, permanent Assistant Professor in Finance (FinTech) commencing Fall 2027–2028. The candidate will primarily contribute to the MSc in Financial Technology, delivering courses in Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Computational Finance, C++, and Big Data Analytics.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Finance or FinTech from an internationally recognized university, with at least three years of full-time teaching experience and a strong research record in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required from internationally recognized university.
• Minimum three years of full-time university teaching experience.
• Teaching FinTech-related courses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate FinTech courses, including Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Computational Finance and C++, and Big Data Analytics in Finance.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in Scopus-indexed outlets.
• Supervise student projects and dissertations; contribute to curriculum development and program accreditation.
• Engage in industry collaboration and departmental service.

Skills

FinTech teaching

Blockchain

Cybersecurity

Computational Finance

C++

Big Data Analytics

Bilingual (Arabic & English)

Education

PhD in Finance/FinTech

Job description

Assistant Professor in Finance

CATEGORY Faculty Members College of Business Administration

College Business Administration

Department Finance and Economics

Job Purpose

The Department of Finance and Economics, College of Business Administration at the University of Sharjah,invites applications for a full-time, permanent faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Finance,specializing in Financial Technology (FinTech), commencing in Fall 2027–2028.The Department particularly seeks candidates with demonstrated teaching and research expertise inFinancial Technology, especially in Computational Finance and C++, Big Data Management in Finance, DigitalInnovation, and Artificial Intelligence in Finance.Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Finance, Financial Technology, or a closely related discipline from aninternationally recognized/accredited university, preferably a Western university. Candidates must have astrong research record evidenced by Scopus-indexed publications and at least three years of full-timeuniversity teaching experience. Teaching experience in FinTech-related courses is essential.The successful candidate will contribute primarily to the MSc in Financial Technology program, alongsideundergraduate and other postgraduate programs. Responsibilities include delivering specialized FinTechcourses, conducting high-quality research, supervising student projects and dissertations, contributing tocurriculum development, supporting academic accreditation, and engaging in departmental service andindustry collaboration.

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate Finance courses, particularly in Financial Technology (FinTech),including Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Computational Finance, and Big Data Analytics. Conduct high-qualityresearch, supervise student projects and dissertations, contribute to FinTech curriculum and programdevelopment, support academic accreditation, and actively participate in professional activities, industrycollaboration, and community service.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability and experience in teaching Finance courses, particularly Financial Technology(FinTech), including Blockchain Applications, Cybersecurity, Computational Finance and C++, and Big DataAnalytics.
• Proven a bility to conduct independent, high-quality research, particularly in Finance and FinTech.
• Strong technical and practical competencies in emerging financial technologies.
• Preferably bilingual (Arabic and English).
• Demonstrated contributions to academic program and curriculum development.
• Working knowledge of relevant academic accreditation systems.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Finance, Financial Technology (FinTech), or a closely related discipline from areputable, internationally recognized/accredited university, preferably a Western university. A minimum ofthree years of full-time academic teaching experience in higher education is required, includingdemonstrated teaching experience in FinTech-related courses, particularly Blockchain Applications,Cybersecurity, Computational Finance and C++, or Big Data Analytics in Finance.