Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Accounting

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE MIDDLE EAST, Kuwait

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Feb 2026

11 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Research Field

Economics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Kuwait
Application Deadline

10 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a private university established in 2005 in Kuwait. AUM’s mission is to provide an interactive learning environment that facilitates the development of leaders who are committed to their culture, global ethical values, and professionalism.

AUM has become a landmark in the private higher education sector in Kuwait and the region through its curricula, its integrated and green campus, and a culture which embraces diversity and innovation. AUM is ranked #1 University in Kuwait as per the 2025 World University Rankings by QS and THE, making it to #611-620 in QS World and to the Top 500 in THE World. AUM is also ranked #1 in Kuwait in the Arab region rankings by QS and THE.

The College of Business Administration (CBA) at AUM offers an innovative business education through a learner-centered approach that enables students to excel in a dynamic local and global business environment. CBA is fully accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

AUM College of Business Administration is recruiting full-time faculty members as Assistant or Associate Professors for its Accounting Department to start from late Spring or Fall 2025 Semester

Job Requirements

The successful applicants are expected to engage in the teaching and research activities by demonstrating highest professional standard, academic integrity, and diversity of active learning and pedagogical tools. Successful candidates for this position are expected to have:

  • A PhD Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a related field.
  • A relevant teaching experience in Accounting discipline in a reputed institution.
  • A consistent track record of intellectual output demonstrated by publications in high impact, good quality, Scopus Indexed journals with a promising potential for further research.
  • Active engagement in curriculum design, program development, and community engagement.

    • Job Description

    The successful candidate is expected to prepare and deliver the Accounting (ACT) coursework in an engaging, innovative, immersive, and displace-relevant pedagogical approaches, reflecting commitment, sincerity, integrity, equity, and respect for cultural dimensions while delivering the course material. The responsibilities in this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Teach courses in Accounting (ACT) discipline, such as: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Public Accounting & Taxation, Oil & Gas Accounting, Accounting Information Systems & Data Analytics, Forensic Accounting and Advanced Management Accounting, among others.
  • Participate in the departmental activities which includes representation on different academic and support committees.
  • Prepare course material, curriculum design and review, program development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and mentor student projects, events and academic fair projects Remain current with the field of specialization by participating in the faculty development programs and activities, serve on task forces, working groups, and student support committees.
  • Reflect the highest standards of ethics and collegiality in all interactions, teaching, and publication.
  • Meet the necessary deadlines for grades submission and make use of office hours as per the regulations to support student advancement and development.

    • How to Apply?

    Applicants are invited to apply by sending the following documents to career@aum.edu.kw :

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a recent photo
  • Copies diplomas or certificates
  • Recommendation letters, if available

    • Equal Opportunity Employer

    AUM is an equal opportunity employer. It offers internationally competitive salaries, remuneration packages, research incentives, and professional development opportunities.

    With faculty members and staff coming from more than 60 countries, AUM is a diverse and inclusive environment. AUM campus houses cutting-edge facilities that faculty and staff can benefit from such as Sports Center, Library, Research and Innovation Center, Cultural Center, and more than 55 laboratories.

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    Where to apply

    Website
    https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/387866/assistant-professor…

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