About the Department

The Department of Banking and Finance (BAF) is part of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at EPOKA University. EPOKA is a private university, ranked among the top universities in Albania and one of the most competitive in the Western Balkans. The department is offering undergraduate and graduate programs which are all accredited. The bachelor in Banking and Finance study program is offered in English and holds an international Accreditation by ACCA and another international accreditation by Evalag, the German evaluation and accreditation agency which is a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and follows the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG). The BAF department aims at fostering excellence, updating the study programs based on the market needs and global trends, offering contemporary teaching methodologies and high-quality teaching, and promoting research.

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Job Description

The BAF Department is looking for candidates to be assigned in the position of Lecturer in Accounting with experience in teaching a wide range of accounting courses such as: (e.g., Introduction to Accounting, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Advanced Managerial Accounting, Cost Accounting, International Accounting and IFRS etc.) and other similar courses in bachelor and master’s level. Candidates with a research interest in Finance and Accounting have priority in the selection process. The typical teaching load for a lecturer is on average 12 teaching hours per week while the maximum teaching load is 16 hours per week.

The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team, and contribute to the department, both in academic and administrative issues. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving course development and delivery, while conducting research with relevance and impact factor. In addition, the candidate will act as an academic advisor to students, supervise thesis, and perform other administrative tasks in collaboration with other members of the department as deemed necessary. A Teaching Assistant may be assigned (upon request and availability) to assist the lecturer with the courses to ensure a smooth and effective realization of the responsibilities and duties assigned.

Start Date: September 2024

We Offer

We offer attractive benefits to the candidates besides a very competitive salary. Such benefits include:

• A friendly and welcoming work environment;
• Allowance for participation in scientific activities;
• Monetary rewards for publications;
• Flextime, long breaks, and holidays;
• Healthcare support and more.

Qualification Requirements

Candidates should hold a PhD degree diploma from a leading institution and have an established record of excellence in teaching and research within the advertised discipline. Successful candidates should have an established record of excellence in teaching and research within the advertised discipline, and holding a PhD degree from a university in the EU, OECD, or G20 is an advantage. They should be fluent in English, as their teaching responsibilities will be exclusively in English.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in the position are welcome to send their application in one PDF document, including:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interests);
• CV (complete list of education, positions, academic experience, administrative experience, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other qualifying activities);
• A complete list of publications;
• PhD and Master of Science Diploma and awarded academic titles;
  • Transcript of the Master Diploma.
• English language proficiency document at C1 or C2 level;
• List of reference persons: 3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number).

Note: In the cover letter candidates must emphasize how their teaching and research expertise relates to the Department's goals and objectives and how they plan to contribute to the long-term development of the Department.

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