Assistant Professor Accounting

Job Title:
Assistant/Associate Accounting Professor

Location: UAE

Additional Benefits:
As per UAE Labor Law (Visa + Insurance + Annual Tickets + Annual Leave + Travel)

Job Type: Full Time

Experience

Required:

Minimum 4 years

Department:
Accounting/ Business Studies

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Accounting Faculty Member with a PhD in Accounting or related field and a minimum of 5 years of academic or professional experience
. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for teaching, research, and curriculum development. The position requires active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, academic advising, and contributing to scholarly activities and institutional service.

• Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, and workshops in core accounting areas (e.g., Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, IFRS).
• Develop, update, and enhance course materials in alignment with academic standards and industry relevance.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects and dissertations.
• Integrate modern accounting software and tools (e.g., Quick Books, SAP, Excel, Xero) into classroom instruction.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with departmental goals.
• Publish in peer-reviewed academic journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to academic knowledge in the field.
• Seek external funding and participate in research grant applications.

• Participate in departmental meetings, academic committees, and institutional events.
• Engage in student mentoring, academic advising, and career development support.
• Support the accreditation processes (e.g., AACSB, EQUIS) and quality assurance initiatives.

• Foster partnerships with accounting firms, industry stakeholders, and professional bodies (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA).
• Contribute to executive education and consulting assignments if applicable.

Required:

• PhD in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching and/or professional experience in the accounting domain.
• Demonstrated record of academic research and publications.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Preferred:

• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA).
• Experience with online and blended learning platforms (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard).
• Exposure to international or multicultural academic environments.