Full Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor of Finance

Position Title:Full Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor ofFinance

School ofBusiness

American International University (AIU), Kuwait

Position Summary:
The School ofBusinessinvites applications for a full-time faculty position inFinanceat the rank of Full Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.The successful candidate willdemonstrateexcellence in teachingFinanceand at least oneadditionaltangential Business-related sub-discipline(e.g.Accounting, Business Analytics),maintainan active research and/or creative practice profile, and engage with contemporarytechnologies and methodologies. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate education, curriculum development, student mentorship, and institutional service within a collaborative and multicultural academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Development:

• Deliver innovative undergraduate courses inFinanceand at least oneadditionaltangential Business-related sub-discipline(e.g.Accounting, Business Analytics).
• Integrate emerging technologies such as AI-assisted design tools, and interactive platforms into the curriculum.

• Develop and update course content to reflect industry standards and accreditation requirements.

• Supervise seniorprojects and guide students.

• Maintain rigorous assessment standards.

Research &Scholarship:

• Maintain an active research agendainFinanceand/oradditionaltangential Business-related sub-discipline.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.

• Engage in interdisciplinary projects and pursue external funding where applicable.

• Contribute to strengthening theSchool'sacademic and professional profile.

Service and Institutional Engagement:

• Engage actively in departmental, school, and university committees.
• Support program assessment, accreditation documentation, and quality assurance activities.

• Participate in student recruitment, outreach initiatives, and/orcommunity engagement.

• Offer academic advising and mentorship to students.

• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the academic community.

Qualifications

Required

• Academic Credentials:
  PhD inBusiness Administration, Finance, Business Analyticsor similar.
• Teaching Experience:
  Minimum of fiveyears of university-level teaching experience (for Associate & Full Professor ranks), withdemonstratedteachingexcellence.

• Professional Expertise:
  Strongevidencing professional and/or research-based workinthe area ofthe professionalexpertise.

• Technical Skills:
  Proficiency in industry-standard software(e.g.Bloomberg).

• Research and Scholarship:
  Evidence of peer-reviewed publications,and/or recognized professional practice.

• Communication Skills:
  Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

• Cultural Competency:
  Experience working effectively in multicultural academic environments.

Preferred

• Emerging Technologies:
  Expertise inAI implementation.
• Accreditation Experience:
  Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g.,AACSBor equivalent).

• Industry Engagement:
  Professional industry experience and active engagement.

• Capstone Supervision:
  Experience supervising senior thesis or multimedia capstone projects.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
  Record of collaborativeand/orexternally fundedresearch.

About American InternationalUniversity:

American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.

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