UOWD9788 - Associate Professor: Applied Finance

  • Business Unit
    Academic
  • Job Family
    Not Applicable
  • Department
    School of Business
  • Contract Type
    Permanent Full Time
  • Location
    Dubai
About UOWD

Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia. 

University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor and master degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors. All of our degree courses are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and licensed by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), as well as being recognised by leading professional organisations such as AACSB, ACCA, ACS, CIM, CIPD, CPA, Engineers Australia, PMI, and others. 

The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation. 

Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students. 

*QS World University Rankings 2023 

**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2020 

About the Department

UOWD’s School of Business has two finance programmes;

Undergraduate – Bachelor of Business - Finance
Postgraduate – Master of Applied Finance (MAF)

Finance plays a fundamental role in every organisation – whether it’s a global brand or a new start-up. Our Bachelor of Business in Finance degree is designed to offer a holistic insight into financial management of business and how to work hand-in-hand with financial intermediaries and institutions.

The Bachelor of Business in Finance degree curriculum is designed to reflect the critical techniques and skills used today in financial and corporate world with the focus on real-world issues to ensure that the curriculum is relevant and equip students with job ready skills.  The degree will also provide the opportunity to explore alternative approaches to finance, based on application of emerging digital technologies such as blockchain, crypto, artificial intelligence thereby developing the ability to innovate and manage change, globally.

Our Bachelor of Business in Finance degree provides exposure to real world issues through opportunities to work on industry projects. Students would also have the opportunity to work on simulations and financial datasets in the trading lab to gain exposure to real world skills.  

Our Bachelor of Business in Finance degree has been designed to adhere to financial certifications and corporate world requirements along with the highest industry standards and forward-thinking practices such as emerging trends in Financial sector including fintech. The degree subjects are aligned with CFA curriculum and body of knowledge which enable our students to prepare for the CFA certification while completing the Bachelor of Business in Finance degree.  Pursuing professional certifications like CFA make students ready for a global career in the finance field.

The MAF programme is dynamic with three specializations:

1) Investing

2) Corporate Treasury

3) Financial Services

The Master of Applied Finance prepares students for career roles in corporate finance, investments, banking and global markets. the program provides a hands-on, immersive financial analytics experience and will help them deepen understanding of industry trends, develop global market insights and improve relevant skills including sustainable and corporate finance, corporate valuation, investment and portfolio management, fintech skills, emerging trends in financial landscape, managerial finance, risk management and data driven decision making.

The Master of Applied Finance offers a unique approach to finance with an in-depth and rigorous learning experience. The program has three specialisations; Investing, Corporate Treasury and Financial Services. Alongside a foundation in the specialized knowledge and skills related to holistic applied finance areas, students will also have opportunities to deeply understand the real challenges facing organizations in managing businesses and specialize and apply what they’ve learned in practice.

Both programs are fully accredited by the Ministry of Education in U.A.E. and in Australia. This position is a key hire and the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and ongoing growth of a dynamic and forward-thinking School.

Requirements & Responsibilities

UOWD seeks a dynamic, creative and collaborative faculty member to contribute towards teaching and learning in contemporary areas of Fintech and Investments.

Candidates should have a PhD in Finance, with evidence of scholarship and teaching practice in the core discipline with demonstrated competence in contemporary areas including Fintech/Alternative Investments/Sustainable Finance from an accredited university.

UOWD is an advocate of Responsible Research and candidates are also expected to provide evidence of strong and sustained commitment to societal impact through their research activities and industry-research collaborations.

Qualifications & Experience
  • PhD in the discipline from an AACSB accredited international academic institution.
  • Teaching and learning experience at an AACSB accredited institution.
  • A responsible researcher with outcomes including high-impact publications*, generation of research income and industry-research collaborations, with a focus on addressing societal challenges
  • Experience in supervising Masters Research/Doctoral candidates.
  • Fluency in the English language (both spoken and written).

*Publications should be ranked according to the Australian Business Deans’ Council ranking available here: http://www.abdc.edu.au/master-journal-list.php 

Compensation & Benefits

The successful candidate will enjoy interaction with a professional and dynamic team of highly respected educators from over 50 different countries and exposure to students from over 100 nationalities.

The University offers an expatriate package, which is an attractive tax-free salary. The expatriate package includes six weeks of paid leave per year, private medical insurance for employee and eligible dependents, life and disability insurance and education allowance for dependents. The University is located in Knowledge Park, Dubai and has excellent teaching, learning and research facilities as well as access to Library resources that meets international standards.

UOWD is an equal opportunity employer that attracts, develops, motivates, empowers, and retains a diverse workforce.

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Note: you will be required to attach the following:
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Passport-size photograph
  3. Philosophy of Teaching statement
  4. Cover letter