Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing - The American University in Cairo at American University in Cairo – New Cairo
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Location: Cairo, Egypt Category: Management Posted On: Tue Nov 25 2025 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 for Assistant/Associate/ Professor of Entrepreneurship/Management/Marketing for a four-year fixed-term appointment, beginning in Fall 2026. Possible fields of interest include but are not limited to entrepreneurship, business strategy, organizational behavior, and international business. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in the BA and MBA Programs and be actively engaged in research.
The Heikal Department of Management seeks an exceptional applicant whose research complements our strengths in the department while transcending traditional research in Entrepreneurship, Management, or Marketing. The applicant is expected to develop an impressive 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.
Job Requirements:
Applicants must hold a PhD in 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 and Scholarship
- Leading a world-class research program in Entrepreneurship, Management, or Marketing, and its implications on business and society.
- 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 and Mentorship
- Developing innovative undergraduate and graduate curricula that integrate emerging technologies and industry trends into the Entrepreneurship, Management, or Marketing discipline and their applications to business and the economy.
- Aligning degrees with changing market demands and regular disruptions.
- Delivering graduate and undergraduate courses in Entrepreneurship, Management, or Marketing 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 and Industry Engagement
- Building partnerships with industry, government, and civil society to translate research into real-world impact.
- Engaging in public discourse on Entrepreneurship, Management, or Marketing and their societal implications.
- Supporting outreach programs that broaden participation in Entrepreneurship, Management or Marketing 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.