UOWD8392 - Associate Professor - Finance

UOWD is seeking applications from candidates to fill the position of a full-time Associate Professor in Finance to commence in September 2022.

The Faculty of Business is the largest faculty within the University of Wollongong in Dubai. It offers a range of academically balanced programs to meet the needs of the various sectors of the economy. The Faculty offers undergraduate, postgraduate and Higher Degree Research programs in a variety of disciplines, including Accounting, HR, Finance & Economics; Marketing, Management and Operations, Innovation and Entrepreneurship among others. The qualified and experienced academics at the Faculty are dedicated to providing theoretical and practical knowledge of high standard in an intellectually stimulating environment. 

UOWD seeks a dynamic, creative and collaborative faculty member to guide and inspire in the core areas of finance with a specialization in Investing. Specific teaching and learning experience as required include teaching at undergraduate and Master’s level in the areas of Finance, ideally focusing on Portfolio simulation, Digital finance, Investing, Banking, Derivatives and Risk management

Candidates should have a PhD in Finance from an accredited university and are expected to have a strong commitment to and evidence of teaching and learning excellence and impact in the core discipline. UOWD is an advocate of Responsible Research and candidates are also expected to provide evidence of strong and sustained commitment to societal impact through their research activities and industry-research collaborations.  

In addition to scholarly impact, evidence of practice impact is highly valued. Candidates are therefore expected to demonstrate evidence of strong and sustained engagement with industry, and with other relevant external stakeholders.