The School of Business Administration (SBA) at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI), Morocco, is inviting applications for full-time faculty positions in Finance. Candidates should be prepared to teach diverse finance courses and must possess a Ph.D. in finance. Positions are available at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels, dependent on the applicant's credentials and experience. Candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda and a commitment to contribute to faculty service at SBA and the University.
AUI is a liberal arts institution where students come from various disciplines across the University. It holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and its BBA program is accredited by EFMD, with ongoing efforts to achieve AACSB accreditation. AUI is the sole English-speaking public higher education institution in Morocco and one of only three U.S.-accredited universities in Africa.
Situated in the picturesque Middle Atlas Mountains near the historic cities of Fez and Meknes, Ifrane provides a stunning natural setting that is safe and ideal for families. An American-style K-12 school is affiliated with the University, enhancing its community appeal. AUI stands as a pillar of liberal arts within the MENA region and aims to double its size to 5,000 students by 2025 as part of an ambitious strategic plan emphasizing academic excellence.
Interested candidates should apply electronically by: (1) completing the application form at AUI Job Application, and (2) emailing the following to search@aui.ma: (i) a statement of intent detailing qualifications, teaching, and research philosophies; (ii) an updated CV; and (iii) a list of three references, who will be contacted during the later selection stages, to the SBA Faculty Search Committee. Please format the email subject as (SBA-FIN-FirstName-LastName) and name any attachments accordingly (SBA-FIN-FirstName-LastName-AttachmentName). Ensure adherence to these naming conventions as deviations may result in processing delays. Applicants with incomplete files are encouraged to ensure all documentation is submitted.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with short-listed candidates interviewed via Microsoft Teams and potentially asked to provide a teaching or research demonstration based on initial interview outcomes.