American University in Cairo: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Finance

The American University in Cairo (AUC) invites applications for a Finance Professor position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. This is an exciting opportunity to teach, conduct impactful research, and help shape the future of finance education at one of the world's leading triple-crown accredited business schools. The appointment begins in Fall 2027 and is for a four-year fixed-term position. AUC is one of the leading English-language universities in the Middle East and Africa, with a beautiful campus in New Cairo, and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Its business school holds AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA triple-crown accreditation and is ranked No. 1 in Africa by Eduniversal. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses and supervise graduate research in the Master of Science in Finance program. Expertise in areas such as Corporate Finance, Financial Economics, Business Finance, Banking, FinTech, Algorithmic Trading, Portfolio Management, Retail Banking, and Emerging Financial Markets is welcomed. Faculty members are also expected to teach introductory finance courses when needed. Key responsibilities include teaching, developing course materials, integrating new technologies, supervising research, mentoring students, building an international research program, publishing in leading journals, presenting at conferences, securing funding, collaborating with scholars and industry partners, and participating in service and leadership activities. Research focusing on emerging markets, especially the Middle East and Africa, is highly encouraged. Required qualifications include a PhD in Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline from a reputable university, an excellent research record with publications in leading journals, and a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service. Applicants completing a PhD should demonstrate a clear research agenda, strong publication potential, and evidence of obtaining or pursuing competitive research funding. The ideal candidate will produce internationally recognized finance research, enjoy working with students, collaborate across disciplines, build industry partnerships, help solve real-world financial challenges, and contribute to the school's global reputation. Application materials include a Cover Letter, CV, Research Statement, Teaching Statement, up to three representative research publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF), and three references. Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled. This position offers the chance to join a respected business school with an international faculty and talented students, contributing to finance education, impactful research, and global collaboration.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submit Cover Letter, Current Curriculum Vitae (CV), Research Statement, Teaching Statement, Up to three representative research publications, Evidence of teaching effectiveness, Completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF), Three references submitted to busref@aucegypt.edu with the subject line BUS/finc/2027.