Assistant/Associate Professor in Financial Econometrics - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Canadian University Dubai

Description

Job Role

Faculty must serve as the program subject matter experts and assist the Chair/Coordinator on the ongoing operation of the academic program; ensure accredited curriculum is implemented in accordance with the academic standards of the university and in line with the requirements of the Ministry of Education Higher Education Affairs.

Faculty reports directly to the DEAN of the program and assist the Chair/Coordinator in the department and any administrative staff associated with the department.

The academic Faculty is to work for a minimum of forty (40) hours per week; the Faculty is expected to teach a full course load and holding office hours accordingly, subject to revision by the Chair/Coordinator in consultation with Dean and VPAA for any course release for research or community outreach.

In addition to teaching, faculty members, in consultation with the Dean should focus additional, non-instructional activities on Research, Development and Creative activities or administrative duties and services to the university and community.

Areas of Responsibility

• Conduct high-quality research in the field of Financial Econometrics, with a focus on developing innovative quantitative models and techniques.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Financial Econometrics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
• Maintaining adequate records of progress and evaluation for all students enrolled in classes assigned and submitting grades on dates indicated by the Registrar each semester (mid-semester and final);
• Preparing syllabi in conjunction with the Department Head for distribution to students in the first week of the course (with a copy sent to the Department Head);
• Assisting the Department Head in evaluating course objectives and sequencing;
• Recommending curricular changes;
• Maintaining set office hours during the semester posting these and informing students;
• Advising students and assisting in tracking at risk students with poor academic performance;
• Reporting any needed repairs of equipment and any needed supplies;
• Recommending to the Department Head the acquisition of reference materials for the department;
• Developing new course(s) as requested by the Department Head or Dean;
• Supervising, teaching and/or administering independent studies;
• Keeping up-to-date on developments in one s discipline through participation in professional associations;
• Advising students during the registration periods;
• Attending faculty meetings and departmental meetings;
• Attending orientation and professional development workshops;
• Understanding the purpose and goals of the university and espousing them in the performance of their responsibilities;
• Performing community outreach activities;
• Serving as an ambassador to Canadian University Dubai by promoting the institution when engaged in professional duties off campus.

Qualification & Experience

• PhD in the specialized domain PhD in Finance with Econometrics/Quantitative methods
• Applicants with experience within a Canadian Institution are preferred

Application
Interested candidates should submit their CV and statement of interest via email to: [HIDDEN TEXT]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by CUD. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
We look forward to receiving your application

Desired Candidate Profile

Education:
Bachelor of Education


Gender:
nm


Nationality:
Any Nationality