Professor of Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing

About the American University in Cairo

Founded in 1919, the American University in Cairo (AUC) is a leading English-language university in Egypt and the Middle East. AUC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The University operates from its 260-acre campus in New Cairo and its historic downtown Cairo facilities. The New Cairo campus offers modern teaching, research, and student facilities, as well as student housing.

AUC has an international academic community. About 85% of its students are Egyptian. Other students come from nearly 90 countries, mainly across the Middle East, Africa, and North America.

Faculty rank and salary are based on qualifications and professional experience. AUC also provides faculty benefits in line with University policies.

About the Onsi Sawiris School of Business

The Onsi Sawiris School of Business has roots dating to 1947, when AUC introduced Egypt's first degree in economics.

The School holds the prestigious AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditations, placing it among the small group of triple-crown accredited business schools worldwide.

It is also a member of:

• Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS)
• Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM)

In 2024, Eduniversal ranked the School the best business school in Africa for the eighth consecutive year. The Financial Times also ranked it 73rd globally for open-enrollment executive education.

The School offers undergraduate degrees in economics, accounting, marketing, finance, information and communication technology management, and entrepreneurship. Graduate programs include economics, economic development, finance, international management, an MBA, and an EMBA.

Faculty also benefit from a strong research and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The School is home to eight research and outreach centers, including the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Venture Lab, Access to Knowledge for Development Center, and Al-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center.

About the Faculty Position

The Onsi Sawiris School of Business invites applications and nominations for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing in the Heikal Department of Management.

This is a four-year fixed-term faculty appointment starting in Fall 2027.

The Department welcomes scholars working in areas that include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Business strategy
• Organizational behavior
• International business
• Management
• Marketing
• Related interdisciplinary fields

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students, including students in the BA and MBA programs. The faculty member will also maintain an active research program and contribute to the academic life of the Department and School.

All faculty members should be willing to teach introductory courses when needed.

Research Focus

The Department seeks a scholar whose work complements its current strengths while also crossing traditional boundaries in entrepreneurship, management, or marketing.

A key part of the role is research on emerging markets, with special interest in the Middle East and Africa.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong research portfolio and build research partnerships with faculty, businesses, industry, government, and other organizations.

Research and Scholarship Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Build and lead a high-quality research program in entrepreneurship, management, marketing, or a related field.
• Conduct research with clear value for business and society.
• Publish research in leading academic journals.
• Present research at major international conferences.
• Seek competitive external research funding.
• Develop collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects.
• Build research relationships with business and industry partners.

Teaching and Mentorship

Teaching is an important part of this faculty position.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Contributing to entrepreneurship, management, marketing, and related programs.
• Developing courses that reflect new technology, industry trends, and changing market needs.
• Helping academic programs respond to changes in business and the economy.
• Supervising and mentoring graduate students.
• Mentoring faculty where appropriate.
• Supporting strong teaching across the School.

Academic Leadership and Service

The successful candidate will also contribute to the wider academic community by:

• Supporting interdisciplinary research across departments and schools.
• Working with academic and external partners.
• Representing AUC at national and international forums.
• Contributing to Department and School activities.
• Taking part in academic and community service.
• Supporting development projects that match the University's teaching and research goals.

Industry and Community Engagement

AUC seeks faculty who can connect academic research with real business and social needs.

The successful candidate may:

• Build partnerships with industry, government, and civil society.
• Develop applied research projects with external organizations.
• Take part in public discussions about entrepreneurship, management, or marketing.
• Support outreach and educational programs.
• Help translate academic research into practical impact.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in a business-related field from a reputable university. A degree from an AACSB- and/or EQUIS-accredited institution is preferred.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to research, teaching, and academic service.
• An internationally recognized record of research excellence and scholarly impact appropriate to career stage.
• Recent publications in leading academic journals.
• Publications within the past five years in journals ranked A or A by ABDC*, or Q1 or Q2 by Scopus, as applicable.
• A clear and promising research agenda.
• The ability to contribute to the School's research and teaching goals.

Candidates at earlier career stages should show strong research potential and evidence appropriate to their career stage. Applicants should also demonstrate a record or strong potential for securing competitive research funding.

Why Join AUC?

This position offers an opportunity to build an academic career at a globally connected business school in one of the world's most important emerging-market regions.

Faculty can benefit from:

• A triple-crown accredited business school.
• Access to a diverse international academic community.
• Strong links to business and entrepreneurship.
• Research opportunities focused on Egypt, the Middle East, Africa, and other emerging markets.
• Eight research and outreach centers.
• Opportunities for international and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• AUC's extensive English-language library and research resources.
• Faculty benefits provided under AUC policies.

For scholars interested in entrepreneurship, management, marketing, strategy, or emerging markets, the position provides a platform for combining research, teaching, and real-world impact.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following materials online:

• Cover letter outlining research, teaching, and leadership vision.
• Current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Research statement.
• Teaching statement.
• Up to three representative research publications.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF).
• Names of three references.

The three reference names should be sent to busref@aucegypt.edu with the subject line BUS/mgmt/2027.

Application Review

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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