Position Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Finance - The American University in Cairo

Location: Cairo, Egypt Category: Management Posted On: Wed Sep 24 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 at the Assistant/Associate/Professor of Finance level for a fixed-term four-year 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.

Job 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.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.