Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Economic Development

Canadian Society for Chemistry accredits the chemistry program; and the Master of Public Administration and the Master of Public Policy programs of GAPP are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). The AUC libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region. They are an active and integral part of the university's pursuit of excellence in all academic programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian. The rest include students from nearly ninety countries, mainly from the Middle East, Africa, and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, all faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

The roots of the Onsi Sawiris School of Business date back to 1947, when the first degree in economics was introduced in Egypt. The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 2006, the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)'s EQUIS, and the Association of MBAs (AMBA) since 2014, when it became among the 1% triple-crown accredited business schools in the world. The school is a member of the Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS) and the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM). In 2024, the school was ranked by Eduniversal as the best in Africa for the 8th consecutive year and 73rd globally in open enrolment in executive education by the Financial Times. The school offers six undergraduate degrees, including bachelor's degrees in economics, accounting, marketing, finance, information and communication technology management, and entrepreneurship. In addition, the school offers six graduate degrees in economics, economic development, finance, and international management, as well as an MBA and an EMBA. The school is home to 8 research and outreach centers, including the Access to Knowledge for Development Center, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Venture Lab, and the Al-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center. For more information about the school: business.aucegypt.edu.

Job Description:

The American University in Cairo's Onsi Sawiris School of Business invites nominations and applications for a faculty position in the Mohamed Shafik Gabr Department of Economics at the level of Assistant/Associate/Professor for a fixed-term four-year appointment, to begin in Fall 2027. The department seeks an applicant with exceptional teaching and research records in Development Economics, broadly defined. We particularly welcome candidates whose research addresses contemporary development challenges. Candidates are expected to transcend traditional mainstream approaches by engaging with new emerging development issues. The applicant must build a diverse research team in collaboration with local and international participants, addressing how the above sub-disciplines relate to the Middle East and African regions. Applicants with interdisciplinary or cross-cutting research agendas and a commitment to addressing real-world policy and societal impacts are especially encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and must be actively engaged in research and service, as well as supervise master's theses. Finally, all faculty must be willing to teach introductory courses.

Requirements:

Applicants must hold a PhD in economics from a reputable university, preferably one accredited by AACSB and/or EQUIS. Applicants must demonstrate an internationally recognized record of research excellence and scholarly impact. Applicants must have a proven record of research publications in the past five years in top-tier journals (A*/A according to the ABDC ranking or Q1/Q2 according to Scopus ranking). PhD candidates must demonstrate a strong research agenda and a history of securing competitive research funding. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to academic research, teaching, and service.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Key Responsibilities

Research & Scholarship
- Leading a world-class research program in development economics and quantitative applications in economics. 
- Securing competitive external funding to sustain and expand research initiatives.
- Conducting impactful research. 
- Publishing in top-tier journals and presenting at leading international conferences.
- Engage in international research projects with partner universities and institutions. 

Teaching & Mentorship
- Developing innovative undergraduate and graduate curricula that incorporate rigorous and advanced quantitative methods and their applications to development economics.
- Aligning degrees with changing market demands.
- Delivering graduate and undergraduate courses in development economics, quantitative methods and related courses.
- Supervising and mentoring graduate students.
- Mentoring faculty.

Institutional Leadership
- Serving as a catalyst for interdisciplinary research across departments, schools, and external partners.
- Representing the school and university in national and international forums, strengthening its global reputation, and elevating the level of collaboration.

Community & Industry Engagement
- Building partnerships with industry, government, and civil society to translate research into real-world impact.
- Engaging in public discourse on developmental challenges and issues to inform governments and industry.
- Collaborating with government and industry to design applied research projects.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents online:
- Cover letter outlining research, teaching, and leadership vision.
- Current Curriculum vitae.
- Statements of research and teaching
- Sample of current research (up to three representative publications).
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); and,
- Three names of reference to busref@aucegypt.edu with the subject line BUS/Econ/2027
 

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