Associate Professor, Finance

Description

Position **Associate Professor, Finance**

Department Accounting and Finance

School Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University

Reports to Department Chair; Dean

Introduction

The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has experienced a remarkable growth since its inception in 2006; today it is a premier business school, offering five undergraduate majors and two graduate programs to prepare its students for long-lasting, successful, and fulfilling professional careers here and abroad.

Along with its growth, COBA and its outstanding faculty have gained an excellent academic reputation not only in the region, but also internationally, as evidenced by the establishment of cooperative relationships with distinguished universities from around the world.

As the business and labor environments in Saudi Arabia continue to transform and prosper, and as COBA earned AACSB accreditation, the College and its three departments seek to further grow the number of educators and researchers committed to generating a workforce and intellectual environment that meet the skills and knowledge demands identified in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 master plan.

General Description

Qualifications & Experience (required)

Applicants with research interests and experience in one or more of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:

- Financial Technologies
- Finance principles
- Capital budgeting
- International finance
- Security and portfolio management
- Investment
- Financial statement analysis
- Money and Banking

Other requirements:

- Minimum of two years teaching experience post-graduation in Finance with knowledge of Islamic Finance, stock market simulation, and finance analytics including advanced excel.
- Professional certifications are preferred.
- Ph. D. holders from ACCSB Accredited universities will be preferred.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- A minimum of three years of demonstrated teaching excellence in programs in which English is used as the language of instruction.
- An active research record as evidenced by publications in refereed journals and at conferences.
- A strong willingness to become engaged in service to the university and the community, and to participate in department, college, and university initiatives, especially as they relate to accreditation.
- Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Experience with AACSB accreditation is highly beneficial.
- Familiarity with technology-infused academic environments is required.
- Previous experiences in the Middle East in general and in GCC countries in particular are an added bonus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (required)
- Maintain an appropriate scholarly or professional development activity and to keep up to date with developments in the field as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.
- Participate in the comprehensive advisement of students majoring in the College.
- Contribute to the overall work of the College and/or equivalent external organizations by representing the institution and faculty on appropriate committees and groups.
- Effectively contribute to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the School, faculty, and College, as required.
- Participate in, manage, or lead major initiatives or areas of work (as either sustained or one-time projects) that facilitate School, faculty, or College performance and accreditation, as required.
- Participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues, as required.
- And perform any and all other position-related duties as requested by Chair, Dean, Vice President, or President.

**Responsibilities**:
General
- Carry out the duties of the position in accordance with College values and standards and in line with College policies and procedures, upholding high professional standards and leading by example.
- Work with our students as members of a learning community to provide world-class education and an excellent student experience.
- Integrate the College value of inclusiveness into all appropriate aspects of the job, respecting the dignity and diversity of all members of the College community and of visitors to the College.
- Promote the values of collegiality within the College community.

Teaching and other academic duties
- Contribute at an appropriate level to school and faculty policy and practice in teaching and research.
- Play a significant role in the review of courses and programs and in assessment, quality assurance, and quality enhancement as required.
- Develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate.
- Provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations.
- Provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties, where appropriate.

Remuneration and Benefits

PMU offers an income tax-free compensation pack