Associate Professor in Finance

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology in Dubai, UAE, seeks an Associate Professor of Finance for on-site duties. The role emphasizes high-quality teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs, research activity, and leadership in curriculum and accreditation efforts.

The ideal candidate will deliver lectures, supervise theses, publish in journals, and engage with industry partners to advance academic and program quality.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of effective pedagogy and student engagement.
• Experience supervising research and curriculum development.
• Fluent English communication; ability to present complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops in finance.
• Design and update course syllabi and teaching materials.
• Supervise student research projects and theses.
• Engage in scholarly research and publishing.
• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation, and service.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Academic advising

Student supervision

Research skills

English communication

Collaboration

Industry partnerships

Education

PhD in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Job description

Role Description The Associate Professor in Finance will deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, and workshops in finance and related disciplines to undergraduate and graduate students. Responsibilities include designing and updating course syllabi, developing teaching materials, supervising student research projects and theses, and providing academic advising and mentoring. The role requires active participation in scholarly research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to academic conferences and professional communities. The Associate Professor will also engage in departmental service, curriculum development, accreditation activities, and collaboration with industry partners where relevant. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Qualifications

Strong foundation in Finance and Corporate Finance, with the ability to teach core and advanced courses in these areas. Solid knowledge of Accounting principles and practices relevant to academic and professional contexts. Expertise in Economics, with capacity to integrate economic theory and policy analysis into finance-related teaching and research. Demonstrated Research skills, including designing studies, applying quantitative or qualitative methods, and publishing in reputable academic journals. Doctoral degree (PhD) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Prior university-level teaching experience with evidence of effective pedagogy and student engagement. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Experience supervising graduate and undergraduate research, and contributing to curriculum development and academic program quality. Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment and contribute to departmental and institutional initiatives. Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) and industry experience in finance or related fields are considered an advantage.