Associate Professor in Finance

plekhanov university; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Plekhanov University in Dubai invites applications for an Associate Professor in Finance to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop materials, and contribute to assessment design. The role combines teaching with active research and service to the department and university.

The successful candidate will supervise theses, mentor students from diverse backgrounds, engage with industry partners, and participate in curriculum development and accreditation activities in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Finance and Corporate Finance with teaching and scholarship.
• Solid foundation in Economics and integration into finance courses and research.
• Proficiency in Accounting concepts relevant to financial analysis and decision-making.
• Demonstrated research skills including publishing and presentations.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and industry engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in finance and related disciplines.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops; develop course materials and assessments.
• Conduct original research and publish in peer-reviewed journals; present findings.
• Supervise student projects and theses; mentor students from diverse backgrounds.
• Engage with industry partners; contribute to curriculum development and accreditation activities.
• Participate in departmental and university committees; support academic reputation in the region.

Skills

Finance

Corporate Finance

Economics

Accounting concepts

Research skills

Teaching experience

English communication

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Associate Professor in Finance role at Plekhanov University is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in finance and related disciplines, preparing and delivering lectures, seminars, and workshops, and developing course materials and assessments aligned with program objectives. The Associate Professor will conduct original research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and present findings at academic conferences. Responsibilities include supervising student projects and theses, mentoring students, participating in curriculum development and accreditation activities, and contributing to departmental and university committees. The role also entails engaging with industry partners, supporting collaborative projects, and promoting the university's academic reputation in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Finance and Corporate Finance, with a record of teaching and scholarship in these areas.
• Solid foundation in Economics, with the ability to integrate economic theory into finance courses and research.
• Proficiency in Accounting concepts relevant to financial analysis and corporate decision-making.
• Demonstrated Research skills, including quantitative and/or qualitative methods, academic publishing, and conference presentations.
• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Prior university-level teaching experience, with evidence of effective pedagogy and curriculum development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, international academic environment and to mentor students from varied backgrounds.
• Experience with modern teaching technologies, learning management systems, and innovative instructional methods.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and engagement with industry or professional associations in finance or economics.