Assistant Professor of Finance

FACULTY POSITION IN FINANCE: The Department of Finance at American University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time faculty role at the assistant professor level starting in the Fall Semester 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department’s research, teaching and service activities. While we welcome applicants from all areas within finance, previous research or teaching experience in trading, digital assets, alternative investments, quantitative finance or derivatives is particularly desirable.

The salary is competitive, based on experience, and tax-free in the UAE. Additionally, free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits are included.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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All candidates must hold a PhD degree in finance from an AACSB-accredited university, preferably located in North America. Candidates must demonstrate significant research potential, with promising working papers ideally on track for publication in top-tier finance journals. Existing publications in top-tier finance journals are a plus. A successful candidate should be able to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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To apply , the following documents are requested: (a) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position; (b) your curriculum vitae, including your teaching experience, list of publications and list of work-in-progress/working papers; (c) shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation; (d) your job market paper; and (e) a statement about your teaching philosophy.

Please send the documents via email to Ms. Rose De Silva, Administrative Assistant, Department of Finance. The Final date to receive applications is January 31, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to start in August 2026.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The School of Business Administration enrolls over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 has named AUS number two in the UAE and among the top 300 universities globally for business and management studies, number one in the UAE and among the top 250 universities globally for accounting and finance, and number one in the UAE and top 400 universities globally in the category of economics and econometrics.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Finance has 12 full-time faculty members, all specialists and researchers in a broad variety of financial topics. Their research has been published in leading finance journals, such as the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Journal of Financial Intermediation, and is regularly being presented at leading conferences.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility.

AUS is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The university is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.