About the Role

The College of Business at the American University of Malta invites qualified applicants in the field of Finance, with a particular expertise in Fintech. The American University of Malta is a small and growing institition that offers unique opportunities to lead the development and growth of this field. The College supports a portfolio of programmes that spans accounting, finance, business and management with opportunities to work in inter-disciplinary research and teaching. There exists a small group of academic faculty reseraching and servicing the teaching of these programmes. It is expected that the College will quickly develop a broader portfolio of research and teaching across both undergraduate and postgraduate areas and also in the micro-credentialling field.  

Its programs are designed to enable students not only to find their purpose and excel at what they love doing, but to extend this passion towards society to engender a shared prosperity that encompasses sustainable gains both financial and social. 

About you

The ideal candidate will have a proven research and teaching track record in Finance and Fintech. You will be expected to be publishing in high quality international journals, attracting strategic research grant funding, teaching cutting-edge courses, and possessing the capability to advance the College’s academic and collaborative missions. You will contribute to and enhance teaching on the MSc Business and Data Analytics and BSc Business Finance and Accounting degrees, with specific responsibility to cover core-teaching requirements and contribute to other teaching as agreed. A professional commitment to creative, high quality teaching is expected. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills, proven team development abilities and a willingness to work flexibly.

About AUM

The American University of Malta is small and young, existing for 8 years. It is located in the stunning medieval area of the Three Cities in Malta, close to Valletta. We believe in supporting academic freedom to create and partner in delivering life changing research and teaching. We are looking to focus on technology and professional education and we are at the beginning of a growth phase. We embrace diversity and social justive through our work and encourage creative thinking in our scholastic pursuits. We offer a unique opportunity to develop academic work that challenges, contributes to and changes thinking and practice. We are open to flexible working and we are confident of offering a high quality life style for our employees in Malta.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries with 30 days annual leave, health care insurance and a relocation package. We have a range of work life balance and professional development policies with a personal research budget given to all faculty members. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications (ESSENTIAL)

• A doctoral degree in Finance, Accounting, Information System, Computational Finance with emphasis on financial technologies or closely related field, with an international publishing track record. 

Professional Experience (DESIRABLE)

• Professional experience in Accounting, any key areas in Finance (Banking, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance), and/or applied and theoretical financial technologies is highly desirable. Experts and consultants in Financial Technologies are especially encouraged to apply. Experience gained in an international environment will be particularly valued.

 

Teaching Experience (DESIRABLE)

• Local and/or international business school teaching experience (teaching experience at postgraduate level or in accredited schools is desirable)

• Experience in teaching courses at the graduate level

• Practices participant-centered learning

• Familiarity with teaching and developing online courses 

Finance

• Banking

• Mergers and Acquisitions

• Entrepreneurial Finance

• Debt and Capital Structure

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching in degree and non-degree programs

• Play an active role in the design, development, planning, and review of courses, modules, etc. for degree and non-degree programs

• Provide general guidance and support to students, and give timely and relevant feedback

• Mentor students undertaking capstone projects, learning labs, and other projects or activities 

Research Responsibilities

• Undertake scholarly and/or practice-oriented research and actively publish in internationally recognized peer-reviewed research journals

• Aim to be recognized as a thought leader in their chosen field, developing and maintaining a research profile appropriate to the discipline 

Citizenship Responsibilities

• Uphold the Institute's values in all activities, both personal and professional

• Be an active and responsible member of the Institute's collegial body and open to accepting administrative/leadership assignments if an opportunity arises

• Contribute to the management, administrative processes, and committee responsibilities of the Institute

• Actively take part in activities of Programs, Schools, and Institute 

Salary on offer is competitive and negotiable.

Interested applicants must submit the following documents via email to hr@aum.edu.mt with the subject “Finance”

 

1. A letter of application

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Research and teaching statements

4. Two professional references

 

Screening of applicants will start as soon as applications are received and will continue until the positions have been filled.

 

The American University of Malta is an equal-opportunity institution that does not discriminate based on race, colour, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability in its admissions, student aid, employment practices, education programs or other related activities.

 

Languages of instruction - English.