Professor/Associate Professor in Financial Economics and Fintech – AGU

Position Overview

Arabian Gulf University (AGU) in Manama, Bahrain, is seeking candidates for a full-time Professor/Associate Professor in Financial Economics and Fintech position.

The role includes graduate-level teaching, supervision of master's and PhD research, academic research and publication, curriculum development, university service, accreditation and quality assurance activities, and research collaboration.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach and coordinate graduate-level courses in Fintech, Financial Economics, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Markets and Institutions, International Finance, and Financial Econometrics.
• Supervise master's theses and PhD dissertations.
• Conduct and publish scientific research in high-impact journals indexed in recognized international databases, including Scopus and Web of Science.
• Develop and update academic curricula and programs in line with global developments in financial economics and financial technologies.
• Serve on program, department, college, and university committees.
• Collaborate with faculty members on accreditation and quality assurance activities.
• Contribute to building research partnerships with local and international institutions.

Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• A PhD from an accredited university in Financial Economics, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field.
• A documented research record with a minimum of 10 published research papers in Q1 and Q2 journals in Financial Economics.
• Proven graduate-level teaching experience.
• Experience supervising graduate students.
• Experience in curriculum development and academic accreditation processes.
• Experience in research collaboration or consultancy with financial institutions, public sector entities, or international organizations.

Special Skills

Candidates should have skills in:

• Designing and estimating econometric models for financial and macroeconomic analysis.
• Applying quantitative and empirical techniques in financial decision-making contexts.
• Linking financial research outcomes to strategic and policy-oriented decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• A strong record of securing research grants or funded projects.
• Practical experience in financial institutions, central banks, or regulatory authorities.
• Experience in blended or online learning environments.
• Ability to effectively use educational technologies and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Location

Manama, Bahrain

Application Deadline

Applications close on August 31, 2026.