FinTech & AI Finance: Assistant Professor

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

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