Finance Associate Professor: Research-Driven Teaching

Plekhanov University; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Plekhanov University in Dubai invites applications for an Associate Professor in Finance. The role combines teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels with ongoing research and industry engagement.

The successful candidate will design courses, mentor students, contribute to accreditation activities, and participate in committees while advancing the university's reputation in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Finance and Corporate Finance with teaching and scholarship in these areas.
• Solid foundation in Economics and ability to integrate theory into finance courses and research.
• Proficiency in Accounting concepts relevant to financial analysis and decision-making.
• Demonstrated research skills, including publishing and conference presentations.
• PhD or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• Prior university-level teaching experience with pedagogy and curriculum development.
• Excellent English communication; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to collaborate in international environment and mentor diverse students.
• Experience with modern teaching technologies and LMS.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and industry engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses and develop course materials.
• Deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops aligned with program objectives.
• Supervise student projects and theses; mentor students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation activities.
• Participate in departmental and university committees.
• Engage with industry partners and support collaborative projects.
• Conduct original research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present findings at academic conferences.

Skills

Finance teaching

Corporate Finance

Economics integration

Accounting concepts

Research skills

English communication

Education

PhD or equivalent in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Modern teaching technologies

Job description

Plekhanov University in Dubai invites applications for an Associate Professor in Finance. The role combines teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels with ongoing research and industry engagement.

The successful candidate will design courses, mentor students, contribute to accreditation activities, and participate in committees while advancing the university's reputation in the region.