Full Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor of Accounting & Finance

Job Title:Full Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor of Accounting & Finance

Classification: Academic Affairs

Location: Jahra, Kuwait

About The American International University

American International University (AIU)is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering and Computing, Architecture and Design, Business, Arts and Sciences, and Education. The programs are delivered in English and follow the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of more than 4,000 students and is implementing the RISE Strategy 2026–2030, a five-year institutional transformation strategy anchored in research development, international accreditation, student success, employability, and community engagement.

For more information,visit:www.aiu.edu.kw

School of Business Profile

The SchoolofBusiness attheAmerican InternationalUniversityin Kuwaitcomprisesthreedepartments:Accounting,Finance, and Management. The schooloffersaBScinAccounting, aBScin Business Administration, and aBScinFinance.The school is committed to providing excellence in education through highly qualified faculty members with extensive backgrounds and experience.”

Position Summary

The School of Business invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Accounting and Finance at the rank of Full Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate willdemonstrateexcellence in teaching Accounting and Finance,maintainan active research and/or creative practice profile, and engage with contemporary technologies and methodologies. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate education, curriculum development, student mentorship, and institutional service within a collaborative and multicultural academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Accounting and Finance.

• Develop innovative, technology-enhanced curricula using AI tools and interactive learning platforms.

• Update course content to align with industry standards and accreditation requirements.

• Supervise senior projects and provide academic advising, mentoring, and student support.
• Maintainhigh standardsof teaching, learning, and assessment.

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the academic community.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Analytics, ora related field.

• Minimum 5 years of university teaching experience, withdemonstratedexcellence inAccountingand/or Finance.
• Strong academic research and/or professional industryexpertisein Accounting, Finance, ora relatedBusiness discipline.
• Proficiencyin industry-standard financial and accounting technologies, such as Bloomberg and other relevant software.

• Strong English communication, advising, mentoring, and student-engagement skills.

• Ability to work effectively in diverse and multicultural academic environments.

• Relevant industry experience and professional engagement inAccountingand/or Finance is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teaching and research.

• Ability to integrate diverse cultural and ethical perspectives into the curriculum.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, multicultural academic environment that engages a diverse student body.

• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the university.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website andsubmita resume and cover letter via:https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The successful candidate is expected tocommenceemploymentinSpring Semester 2027.