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 institution, ranked among the top universities in Albania and recognized as one of the most competitive universities in the Western Balkans. The department offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, all of which are fully accredited. The Bachelor’s program in Banking and Finance is delivered in English and holds international accreditation from ACCA, ensuring alignment with global professional standards. The BAF Department is committed to fostering academic excellence by continuously updating its curricula in line with market demands and global trends. It emphasizes the use of contemporary teaching methodologies, high-quality instruction, and active engagement in research. In line with its strategic development, the department has recently applied for a new Bachelor’s program in Accounting and Financial Technology. Additionally, in the previous academic year, it successfully launched a Master’s program in Financial Technology (FinTech), further strengthening its academic portfolio and relevance in the evolving financial sector.

For further information about the Department of Banking and Finance, please visit the link here: https://baf.epoka.edu.al/

Job description

The BAF Department is looking for Professor/Associate Professor in Accounting with experience in teaching a wide range of finance courses (e.g., Financial Analysis, Intro to Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting Information Systems) and other similar courses in bachelor, Master level. Candidates with research interests in Financial Technology (FinTech), Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems will be given priority in the selection process. The typical teaching load for a professor is on average 12 teaching hours per week.

The candidate should have very good communication and people skills and be able to work in a team and contribute to the department, both in academic and administrative issues. She/he will be responsible for driving course development and delivery, while conducting research with relevance and impact factors. 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 will assist the professor with the courses to ensure a smooth and effective realization of the responsibilities and duties assigned.

Start Date: As soon as possible

We Offer

We offer attractive benefits, including a competitive salary, a friendly work environment, allowances for scientific activities, monetary rewards for publications, flextime, long breaks and holidays, healthcare support, and more.

Qualification Requirements

Candidates applying for the position should hold a PhD Degree from a leading institution and have an established record of excellence in teaching and research within the advertised discipline. Holding a PhD degree from a university in the EU, OECD, or G20 is an advantage. Candidates should be fluent in English as most courses offered at Epoka are taught in English.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their application in one PDF document, including the following:

• Cover letter emphasizing how their expertise relates to the department’s goals
• CV with details of education, positions, experience, projects, and other qualifying activities
• Complete list of publications
• PhD, Master of Science diplomas, transcripts, and academic titles
• English language proficiency document (C1 or C2 level)
• Two recent reference letters (issued within the last 3 months)

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