Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Finance

American University in Cairo

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 tenure-track 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.