Open Rank Faculty Accounting Spring Jan 2025 – Accepting Applications
Why the American University of Iraq – Baghdad?
Opening its doors in January 2021, the American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB) began as a dream of influential individuals in Iraq and the United States who want to see a world-class institution of higher learning established in the city, reminiscent of the days when Baghdad was an educational mecca and flourishing capital of the Muslim world. With a great library, palatial college buildings and student centers, state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and athletic facilities, AUIB has a beautiful campus attracting students, faculty, and staff from throughout the world. We invite you to join us in this exciting new venture.
This position will report directly to the Dean of the College of Business.
Area of Responsibilities:
The ideal applicant will be a dedicated educator with expertise teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting with experience working with international and multi-lingual learners. Depending on need, assigned courses may include but not limited to Accounting Information Systems, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, and Auditing and Accountability. As part of the newly established College, the successful applicant will help develop curriculum and assist the College as it prepares for accreditation.
Summary of key responsibilities
- Teaching courses in the accounting program. May require teaching in other College of Business programs as needed.
- Creating and posting course learning outcomes to ensure student understanding of course expectations.
- Creating syllabi and materials to ensure students are engaged with course content and able to achieve course learning outcomes.
- Creating assessment and evaluation rubrics of student performance related to course learning objectives and to identify areas for student improvement.
- Assisting student learning during scheduled office hours.
- Assigning grades and maintaining course/student records in accordance with regulations and submitting grades and records by established deadlines.
- Serving on university committees to enhance department and university policies and processes to enhance student academic and career success.
- Attending required university events such as commencement, faculty meetings, etc.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships within the campus community and among professionals, foundations, and companies that support institutional growth.
- Performing other appropriate and reasonable required duties as assigned by the Dean.
Job Location: AUIB Campus, Airport Road, Baghdad, Iraq.
Qualifications
- PhD in Accounting or a related discipline.
- The degree granting institution will preferably be from an accredited, English medium university in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or United Kingdom.
- Minimum 3 years full-time, college-level teaching experience preferred.
- Experience teaching in international settings and working with multi-lingual learners is highly desirable.
- Experience in accreditation, curriculum and program development, and/or prior administrative work a plus.
- Evidence of a strong record of scholarship, professional practice and/or relevant consultancy. Or clear potential to engage in scholarly activity.
- A high standard of professional integrity, flexibility, strong team-building skills, and ability to work in complex settings.
Application procedure
Applications should include:
- Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume including 5 references.
- Copy all academic degrees and certificates.
- Unofficial transcripts translated into English. Official transcripts will be required if offered employment.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be continuously reviewed, and those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Questions about the recruitment process or should be directed to jobs@auib.edu.iq
We appreciate your interest in and consideration of our job opportunity at AUIB.
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