Assistant/Associate Professor Finance & FinTech | AURAK

Academic Discipline, Business & Management Studies
Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
October 15, 2026
Academic Full-time
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Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    October 15, 2026
  • Job Location
    Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
  • Expiration date
    December 14, 2026
  • Minimum Qualification
    Doctorate Degree
  • Open Until Filled
    Yes

Job Description

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech) within the School of Business for Spring 2027.

The School is seeking an academic who can teach a diverse portfolio of Finance and Financial Technology courses reflecting contemporary developments in digital banking, financial analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, sustainable finance, ESG, financial modelling, and emerging financial technologies.

Employer: American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)
School: School of Business
Location: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
Field: Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech)
Expected Start: Spring 2027
Language of Instruction: English

Finance and FinTech Professor – Position Overview

The School of Business seeks a faculty member capable of teaching across traditional and emerging areas of Finance while incorporating:

  • Current research.
  • Sustainability standards.
  • Technological developments.
  • Financial innovation.
  • Digital transformation.
  • Data-driven financial decision-making.

The position combines university teaching, scholarly research, academic service, and contribution to the continued development of Finance and FinTech education at AURAK.

Teaching Areas

The successful candidate will be credentialed to teach courses including:

  • Corporate Finance and Financial Management.
  • Investment and Portfolio Management.
  • Financial Markets and Institutions.
  • Banking and Digital Banking.
  • Financial Technology (FinTech) and Innovation.
  • Financial Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Risk Management and Financial Modeling.
  • Blockchain, Digital Assets, and Emerging Financial Technologies.
  • Sustainable Finance and ESG.
  • Islamic Finance.

This portfolio combines core Finance subjects with emerging areas of financial technology and digital transformation.

Corporate Finance and Financial Management

The successful candidate may teach subjects covering:

  • Corporate financial decision-making.
  • Financial management.
  • Capital allocation.
  • Financial strategy.
  • Corporate financial analysis.

Candidates should be able to connect established Finance theory with contemporary organisational and market developments.

Investment and Portfolio Management

The teaching portfolio also includes:

  • Investment analysis.
  • Portfolio management.
  • Financial-market decision-making.
  • Risk and return.
  • Contemporary investment practices.

Financial Markets and Institutions

Candidates should be able to contribute to teaching covering:

  • Financial markets.
  • Financial institutions.
  • Banking systems.
  • Contemporary financial-sector developments.
  • The interaction between traditional finance and emerging technologies.

Banking and Digital Banking

The position includes teaching in:

  • Banking.
  • Digital banking.
  • Technology-enabled financial services.
  • Evolving banking models.
  • Financial-sector innovation.

The successful candidate should be able to address how technology is reshaping banking products, delivery channels, and financial services.

Financial Technology and Innovation

A major component of the role is Financial Technology (FinTech).

Relevant teaching areas include:

  • FinTech innovation.
  • Digital financial services.
  • Emerging financial technologies.
  • Technology-enabled business models.
  • Innovation in financial markets and institutions.

Financial Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

The advertised curriculum specifically includes Financial Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

Relevant topics may include:

  • Data-driven financial analysis.
  • AI-supported decision-making.
  • Predictive financial analytics.
  • Technology-enabled risk assessment.
  • Analytical tools used in modern Finance.

The role therefore requires an academic capable of linking Finance with contemporary analytical and AI applications.

Risk Management and Financial Modeling

The successful candidate will also contribute to teaching in:

  • Financial risk management.
  • Financial modelling.
  • Quantitative financial analysis.
  • Risk evaluation.
  • Decision-support models.

Blockchain and Digital Assets

The teaching portfolio includes emerging financial technologies such as:

  • Blockchain.
  • Digital assets.
  • Distributed-ledger technologies.
  • Emerging financial technologies.

Candidates should be able to place these developments within a broader Finance and FinTech context.

Sustainable Finance and ESG

AURAK also expects the teaching portfolio to reflect sustainability developments.

Relevant areas include:

  • Sustainable Finance.
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations.
  • Responsible investment.
  • Sustainability-linked financial decision-making.

Islamic Finance

The successful candidate may also teach:

  • Islamic Finance.
  • Related financial principles and practices.

This adds an important regional dimension to the broader Finance curriculum.

Research Expectations

Applicants should demonstrate an established research record appropriate to the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank.

Research activity

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