Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Finance

Company Description:

Founded in 1919, The American University in Cairo (AUC) moved to a new 260-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The university also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and executive and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities serving Egypt and the region, AUC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. ABET accredits its engineering programs; the Canadian Society for Chemistry accredits the chemistry program; and the Master of Public Administration and the Master of Public Policy programs of GAPP are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). The AUC libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region. They are an active and integral part of the university's pursuit of excellence in all academic programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian. The rest include students from nearly ninety countries, mainly from the Middle East, Africa, and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, all faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

The roots of the Onsi Sawiris School of Business date back to 1947, when the first degree in economics was introduced in Egypt. The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 2006, the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)'s EQUIS, and the Association of MBAs (AMBA) since 2014, when it became among the 1% triple-crown accredited business schools in the world. The school is a member of the Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS) and the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM). In 2024, the school was ranked by Eduniversal as the best in Africa for the 8th consecutive year and 73rd globally in open enrolment in executive education by the Financial Times. The school offers six undergraduate degrees, including bachelor's degrees in economics, accounting, marketing, finance, information and communication technology management, and entrepreneurship. In addition, the school offers six graduate degrees in economics, economic development, finance, and international management, as well as an MBA and an EMBA. The school is home to 8 research and outreach centers, including the Access to Knowledge for Development Center, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Venture Lab, and the Al-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center. For more information about the school: business.aucegypt.edu.

Job Description:

The American University in Cairo's Onsi Sawiris School of Business invites nominations and applications for a faculty position in the Heikal Department of Management at the Assistant/Associate/Professor of Finance level for a fixed-term four-year appointment, beginning in Fall 2026. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate finance courses and thesis supervision in the Master of Science in Finance. Possible fields of interest include, but are not limited to, financial economics, business finance, corporate finance, applied banking, Fintech, algorithmic trading, retail banking, and portfolio theory. 

The Heikal Department of Management seeks an exceptional applicant whose research complements our strengths in the department while transcending traditional research in finance. The applicant is expected to develop a world-class research portfolio and build a diverse research team in collaboration with business and industry partners, focusing on addressing issues related to emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on the Middle East and Africa regions. Applicants will also be expected to engage in academic and community development services consistent with teaching and research, including ongoing activities in the department, and undertake development projects. All faculty members must be willing to teach introductory courses.

Requirements:

Applicants must hold a PhD in finance, economics, or a business-related field from a reputable university, preferably AACSB and/or EQUIS accredited. Applicants must demonstrate an internationally recognized record of research excellence and scholarly impact. Applicants must have a proven record of research publications in the past five years in top-tier journals (A*/A according to the ABDC ranking or Q1/Q2 according to Scopus ranking). PhD candidates must demonstrate a strong research agenda and a history of securing competitive research funding. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to academic research, teaching, and service.

Key Responsibilities
Research & Scholarship
- Leading a world-class research program in finance, banking, fintech, financial economics, business finance, and their implications on business.
- Securing competitive external funding to sustain and expand research initiatives.
- Conducting impactful research. 
- Publishing in top-tier journals and presenting at leading international conferences.
Teaching & Mentorship
- Developing innovative undergraduate and graduate curricula that integrate emerging technologies and industry trends into the finance discipline and their applications to business and the economy.
- Aligning degrees with changing market demands.
- Delivering graduate and undergraduate courses in finance and related disciplines.
- Supervising and mentoring graduate students.
- Mentoring faculty.
Institutional Leadership
- Serving as a catalyst for interdisciplinary research across departments, schools, and external partners.
- Representing the school and university in national and international forums, strengthening its global reputation, and elevating the level of collaboration.

Community & Industry Engagement
- Building partnerships with industry, government, and civil society to translate research into real-world impact.
- Engaging in public discourse on finance, financial policies, and their societal implications.
- Supporting outreach programs that broaden participation in finance education.
- Collaborating with industry to implement applied research projects.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents online:
- Cover letter outlining research, teaching, and leadership vision.
- Current Curriculum vitae.
- Statements of research and teaching.
- Sample of current research (up to three representative publications).
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); and,
- Three names of reference to busref@aucegypt.edu with the subject line BUS/finc/2026.

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