Assistant Professor of Finance

Company Description Amity University is a top-ranked non-profit private university in India, known for combining academic rigor with leadership development and teamwork to prepare learners for the corporate world. As part of the Amity Education Group, it has over two decades of academic excellence and holds the highest 'A+' Grade Accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Amity operates hi-tech campuses across India, including New Delhi NCR, Noida, Gurgaon, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Gwalior, as well as international campuses in Dubai and London, with additional group campuses worldwide. The university offers a wide range of career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate programs in disciplines such as engineering, management, commerce, hospitality, architecture, and design. Amity emphasizes industry-focused education, quality teaching and research, and values-based leadership, with alumni contributing to leading organizations globally.Role Description The Assistant Professor of Finance is a full-time, on-site position based at the Amity University campus in Bhubaneswar. The role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate finance courses, designing and updating curricula, preparing lectures and learning materials, and conducting assessments that align with academic standards and industry needs. The assistant professor will engage in academic research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to conferences and seminars. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and advising learners, supervising projects and dissertations, participating in departmental meetings and committees, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance the learning experience. The role also includes engaging with industry partners where relevant to ensure that course content remains practical and market-relevant.Qualifications Candidates should possess strong expertise in Finance and Corporate Finance, with the ability to teach and develop courses in these areas.Candidates should possess solid grounding in Accounting, enabling the integration of financial and managerial accounting concepts into teaching and research.Candidates should possess knowledge of Economics, supporting the analysis of financial markets, macroeconomic and microeconomic environments, and policy impacts.Candidates should possess proven Research skills, including the ability to design studies, analyze data, and publish scholarly work in reputable journals.Relevant qualifications such as a Ph.D. or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field (or near completion) are highly desirable.Prior teaching experience at the university level, with evidence of effective classroom delivery and learner engagement, is beneficial.Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills, along with proficiency in relevant financial tools or software, are advantageous.Commitment to ethical conduct, inclusive teaching practices, and ongoing professional development in finance education and research is expected.