Associate/Professor of Practice in Finance and CIB Endowed Chair - The American University in Cairo

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About The American University in Cairo:Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, and the Master of Public Administration and the Master of Public Policy programs of GAPP are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). . The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the Universitys pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs.  AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.The School of Business anticipates an opening for a faculty position at the Department of Management at the level of Associate/Professor of Practice in Finance and CIB Endowed Chair, for non-tenure track two years fixed term appointment, beginning in Fall 2022. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in undergraduate and graduate finance courses, thesis supervision in the Master of Science in Finance and engage actively in research and service.The department of management seeks an exceptional candidate whose research complements our existing strengths in the department while transcending traditional research in the areas of corporate financial policies, investment and mathematical finance. The candidate is expected to conduct a world-class research program and build a diverse research team in collaboration with business and industry partners that address the different issues related to emerging markets with emphasis on the Middle East and Africa regions.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. All faculty members must be willing to teach introductory courses.Requirements:While PhD holders from accredited universities are preferred, the primary criteria for appointment are a demonstrated record of professional impact in the field with a substantive experience in the area of management. We seek candidates who are expected to be acknowledged as leaders in the discipline with strong teaching skills and the ability to make contributions to the profession. Practice faculty should have a minimum of 15 years of relevant business experience, including 5 years in a leadership position, as well as continue to conduct professional activities related to his/her discipline.Additional Information:Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application Instructions:All applicants must submit the following documents online:

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