Assistant/Associate Professor - Finance & Fintech

About the role

The College of Business Administration at the International University of Science & Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is seeking Assistant and Associate Professors to teach Finance & Fintech courses. The post reports to the Department Chair and covers introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses, while maintaining scholarly work and professional service.

Key responsibilities

• Teach courses according to your specialty and experience, and develop, deliver and evaluate them
• Promote innovation in teaching through new methods and engage with students inside and outside the classroom
• Publish in indexed peer-reviewed journals and promote research and creative work
• Mentor new colleagues and teaching assistants
• Contribute to curriculum development and outcome-based, student-focused curricula
• Hold office hours, advise students and take part in seminars, conferences and university committees

Required profile

• Ph.D. in a related Business Management field, with a dissertation or intensive research/teaching
• Minimum of three years of university teaching experience for assistant professor, five years for associate professor
• Proven research record: at least three journal articles in ISI or Scopus indexed journals for assistant professor
• Experience with learning management systems and e-learning strategies
• Understanding of a multicultural academic environment and of students' needs, including special needs

Required skills

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills, effective communication in English
• Computer, LMS and e-learning skills
• Outcome-based education (OBE) course design is an asset