MBA Instructor

Full-time

Faculty positions

August 19, 2024


Application Closing Date: Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS)

AUIS is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational, English-speaking university founded in 2007 for the public benefit and located in Sulaimani, the cultural capital of the Kurdistan region in Iraq and a UNESCO-designated City of Literature. The University’s expansive marble-and-glass campus has 50 classrooms, high-tech computer labs, library, auditoriums, dining facilities, and sports facilities. Our 1,300 students are taught in English. Approximately 30% of full-time faculty are from the United States, another 30% from Iraq, and the balance from more than 20 other countries. The University’s acclaimed preparatory program is the only such program in Iraq to have earned U.S. accreditation (CEA). AUIS graduates are highly sought after by regional and international employers and have continued their studies at leading universities in the United States and Europe. More information is available at www.auis.edu.krd.

 

The Program:

The AUIS MBA curriculum is taught by faculty members committed to excellence in their professions and with real-world business experience, providing knowledge delivered through a coordinated and integrated curriculum. Students learn to build productive organizations through stimulating classroom discussions, research projects and case studies covering a broad range of subjects. AUIS MBA students are contributing to the social and economic transformation of the region, and taking their rightful place as business leaders. The AUIS MBA is a 17-course program meeting the accrediting standards of both American and KRG accrediting institutions. Students are required to take 14 core courses (including MBA Thesis) and can choose among nine electives or select a three-course specialization to build a comprehensive knowledge base in a specific area of interest. The selected faculty are required to be able to teach one or more of the following courses.

 

List of MBA Program Courses:

  • Project Management Program
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources Management
  • Finance
  • Organizational Theory and behavior
  • Ethics

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate exhibits the following characteristics:

  • An earned Ph.D. in Business Management/Economics/ Finance field courses in the areas of management and human resources.
  • Applicants with Master’s degrees maybe considered for the positions.
  • A distinguished record of teaching in the broad areas of general business, management, and marketing.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English required.

Compensation:

The compensation package is competitive and includes base salary, subsidized housing and economy flights for expatriate.

 

To Apply:

Applicants should submit the following documents via email, with “MBA Instructor” in the subject line, to [email protected]:

  • Cover letter addressing the qualifications above.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Brief Teaching Portfolios and Writing Sample are welcome but not required.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three references

No telephone calls please. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. AUIS is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer and believes that diversity is essential to education.

No telephone calls, please. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview. AUIS is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes cultural diversity is essential to education.