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 both in English and Albanian. The study program offered in English 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. Currently, the department of Banking and Finance is preparing to apply for a new master program (MSc in Fintech) and afterwards will work on offering new bachelor study programs as well.

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Job Description

The BAF Department is looking for Professor/Associate Professor in Finance with experience in teaching a wide range of finance courses (e.g., Theory of Corporate Finance, Financial Management, International Finance, Project Evaluation and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions) and other similar courses in bachelor, Master level, and PhD level study programmes. Candidates with a research interest in Fintech, Blockchain Technology, Digital Finance, Digital Banking, and Insurtech have a 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: October 2, 2023

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.

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

Candidates interested in the position should 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, pedagogical 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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