Abu Dhabi University
College of Business - Full-Time Faculty Positions in Accounting
Faculty Positions in Accounting
Start Date: AY25/26
The College of Business at Abu Dhabi University is seeking to appoint a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in Accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, conducting high-quality research and scholarly activities in the field, and actively contributing to college and university administrative and service responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting and related disciplines.
- Develop and sustain a productive research agenda that leads to publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals, with the potential to contribute to interdisciplinary and practice-oriented research in accounting domain.
- Supervise student projects, internships, and theses, as applicable.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous program enhancement, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards, evolving industry practices, and the integration of digital tools used in accounting
- Actively participate in departmental, college, and university committees and academic initiatives that support institutional goals.
- Participate continuous professional development by participating in training programs, workshops, and academic conferences to enhance teaching and research effectiveness.
- Engage with the business and professional community, fostering industry collaboration and supporting the university's outreach, innovation, and impact initiatives.
Minimum Educational Qualifications Required For The Role
- A Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related field from an internationally recognized university, preferably accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, or listed in the top 200 global ranking.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to high-quality research.
- A proven record of curriculum development and innovative teaching practices in accounting.
- An established portfolio of scholarly research, with publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in industry practice, consultancy, or professional service is highly desirable.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA.
- Industry experience in accounting, auditing, or financial reporting.
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
- At least two years of teaching experience in accredited higher education institutions.
Nature Of Relevant Experience Required
- Ability to integrate industry insights and emerging trends into curriculum design and classroom instruction.
- Capacity to contribute to departmental service, program development, and institutional initiatives.
Language - Skills
- Professional proficiency in English (oral and written).
- Arabic is preferred.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents in PDF format:
- A cover letter outlining their qualifications, teaching philosophy, research agenda, and preferred academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor).
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including a full list of publications with Scopus rankings if applicable.
- A statement of research interests and future research plans.
- A statement of teaching philosophy along with evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, sample syllabi).
- Contact information for three academic referees.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The anticipated start within the AY25/26.
