Assistant/Associate Professor Finance | AUM Kuwait

Job Description

The American University of the Middle East (AUM) invites applications for full-time Assistant Professor and Associate Professor positions in Finance within its College of Business Administration.

This Assistant Professor Finance Kuwait opportunity is suitable for academics with strong teaching and research records who can contribute to Finance education, curriculum development, student learning, and scholarly publication.

Employer: American University of the Middle East
College: College of Business Administration
Location: Al-Eqaila, Al-Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait
Academic Ranks: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
Employment Type: Full Time
Expected Start: Fall Semester 2026/2027

Assistant/Associate Professor Finance – Position Overview

AUM’s College of Business Administration is recruiting Finance faculty who can contribute to both teaching and research while maintaining high standards of academic integrity and professional conduct.

Successful candidates are expected to use active-learning approaches and contemporary pedagogical tools while contributing to curriculum design, programme development, student mentoring, research, and community engagement.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold:

• A PhD in Finance or a related field from an accredited institution.

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Relevant teaching experience in Finance or a related discipline at a reputable institution.
• A consistent record of scholarly output.
• Publications in high-impact, good-quality, Scopus-indexed journals.
• Clear potential for continued research productivity.
• Active engagement in curriculum design.
• Experience with programme development.
• Involvement in community engagement activities.

Finance Teaching Areas

Successful candidates may teach courses across the Finance curriculum, including:

• Financial Management.
• Corporate Finance.
• Investment Management.
• Financial Modeling.
• Case Studies in Finance.
• Islamic Finance.
• Financial Technology (FinTech).
• Other relevant Finance courses.

The vacancy therefore accommodates candidates with expertise across both traditional and emerging areas of Finance.

Teaching Responsibilities

Faculty members will be expected to:

• Prepare and deliver Finance courses.
• Use engaging and discipline-relevant teaching approaches.
• Apply active and immersive pedagogical methods.
• Prepare appropriate course materials.
• Support curriculum design and review.
• Contribute to programme development.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Mentor student projects.
• Support student events and academic fairs.
• Use scheduled office hours to support student progress.
• Submit grades within required deadlines.

Teaching should reflect professional commitment, integrity, equity, and respect for cultural diversity.

Research Expectations

Research is a central component of the position.

Successful candidates should:

• Maintain an active research programme.
• Publish in high-quality scholarly journals.
• Demonstrate a sustained record of intellectual output.
• Contribute to the College’s research profile.
• Remain current with developments in Finance and related fields.

AUM specifically seeks candidates with an existing publication record in Scopus-indexed journals and strong potential for further research.

Curriculum and Programme Development

The successful candidate will contribute to broader academic development activities, including:

• Course-material preparation.
• Curriculum design.
• Curriculum review.
• Programme development.
• Assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Student-project mentoring.
• Academic-event participation.

The role therefore extends beyond classroom teaching to programme-level academic development.

Academic and University Service

Faculty members are expected to participate in departmental and University activities.

Responsibilities may include:

• Serving on academic committees.
• Participating in support committees.
• Joining task forces.
• Contributing to working groups.
• Supporting student-focused committees.
• Participating in faculty-development activities.

The successful candidate should also demonstrate high standards of collegiality and ethics in teaching, research, publication, and professional interactions.

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About the College of Business Administration

AUM’s College of Business Administration delivers business education through a learner-centred approach intended to prepare students for local and global professional environments.

The College is accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

About the American University of the Middle East

The American University of the Middle East is a private university established in 2005 in Kuwait.

According to the employer’s vacancy information, AUM is ranked:

• #1 university in Kuwait in the 2026 QS and Times Higher Education rankings.
• #563 globally in the QS World University Rankings.
• Among the top 20 universities in the Arab region in QS Arab Region Rankings 2026.
• #26 in the Arab world in THE Arab University Rankings 2026.

AUM states that its faculty and staff represent more than 60 countries, creating an internationally diverse academic environment.

Campus facilities include:

• Sports Center.
• Library.
• Research and Innovation Center.
• Cultural Center.
• More than 55 laboratories.

Compensation and Professional Development

AUM states that it offers:

• Internationally competitive salaries.
• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Research incentives.
• Professional-development opportunities.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply through the American University of the Middle East online recruitment portal.

Candidates will need to:

1. Create an account.
2. Complete the online application form.
3. Upload the required documents.

Required application materials include:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum Vitae with a recent photo.
• Copies of diplomas and certificates.
• Recommendation letters, if available.

Applicants should verify all vacancy details, application requirements, and recruitment status through AUM’s official careers portal before applying.