Associate​/Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Full-Time Faculty, Business Administration

For the  Academic Year

Location:

Kuwait, position requires relocation.

Note:

The position accepts unaccompanied candidates only.

About The American International University

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.

School of Business Profile

The School of Business at the American International University in Kuwait comprises three departments:
Accounting, Finance, and Management. The School offers a BSc in Accounting, a BSc in Business Administration, and a BSc in Finance.

Scope of Work

AIU invites applicants for a full-time Faculty appointment to teach business administration courses and general education programs. The ideal candidate is an innovative professional who leverages professional trends and technologies to deliver relevant classroom experiences. The successful candidate will be a leader and current, active member of the finance field, be able to utilize and teach organization behaviour, business computer applications, introduction to business, operation management, and business general education courses.

Also, the candidate will possess the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. The position carries the expectation for research and school and university service in addition to teaching responsibilities.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching related to their specific expertise within the professional business administration curriculum, and be able to work within a small program, specialized in personal attention. Also, we expect leadership in undergraduate programs, curriculum development, mentoring, and startups. We welcome candidates who will diversify our curriculum and our faculty in regard to race, gender, and ethnicity.

Qualifications

• Academic Credentials:
  Ph.D. degree in Business Administration – Management or related field
• Teaching
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of five years of university-level teaching experience (for Associate & Full Professor ranks), with demonstrated teaching excellence.
• Professional Expertise:
  Strong evidencing professional and/or research-based work in the area of the professional expertise.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in industry-standard software.
• 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 in AI implementation.
• Accreditation
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., AACSB or equivalent).
• Industry Engagement:
  Professional industry experience and active engagement.
• Capstone Supervision:
  Experience supervising senior thesis or capstone projects.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Record of collaborative and/or externally funded research.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter.