Assistant Professor (Finance and Business Analytics) supporting University of Wollongong, GIFT City,

University Of Wollongong India Branch

Assistant Professor (Finance and Business Analytics)

• Join a Global University ranked in the top 200 in the world


• Collaborate with colleagues in Australia, Dubai, Hong Kong & Malaysia


• Be part of a global team - Expand your international career

Location: GIFT City, Gujarat, India

Campus and Commitment

This is a campus-based role and will require you to reside within daily-commuting distance of the UOW India Campus in Gujarat's GIFT City.

About The University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a young and innovative institution that has grown over the past 50 years into one of Australia’s leading universities. Renowned for academic excellence, a strong student experience, and pioneering research in fields such as clean energy and healthcare, UOW also leads in supporting students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

UOW ranks 2nd nationally and 16th globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings and placed 44th globally and 9th in Australia in the 2024 THE Impact Rankings, reflecting its strong commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UOW’s business programs are also AACSB-accredited, meeting the highest international standards.

UOW India
UOW India represents a new and significant chapter in the University of Wollongong’s global expansion, bringing world-class Australian education to one of the world’s fastest-growing knowledge economies. As one of the first Australian universities to establish a physical campus in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) - India’s emerging global financial and technology hub - UOW India delivers the same internationally recognised curriculum and quality standards as its Australian counterparts, while strengthening local industry relevance and global opportunities for students.

As a new market entry within a mature and highly competitive higher education landscape, UOW India is in a scale-up phase. This role plays a critical part in establishing UOW India as a distinctive and trusted provider of globally accredited, industry-connected bachelor's and master’s programmes, while laying the customer-facing experience for long-term growth and student success.

About the role

The Lecturer or Assistant Professor will support innovation and excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement within Finance and Business Analytics and linked to the rapidly evolving FinTech sector, directly supporting the school’s mission to develop globally-minded and socially responsible leaders. The Lecturer or Assistant Professor will contribute to the School’s research profile and to governance and service activities that contribute to the School’s mission. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research, teaching, and community and industry engagement in a collegiate environment.

The Lecturer or Assistant Professor will work closely with the Dean of Academic Programs and other stakeholders to cultivate a vibrant and supportive learning environment.

This position provides a platform to influence the future of financial technology education and practice. As part of an AACSB-accredited institution, the role demands a commitment to curriculum excellence, student success, and impactful industry engagement.

This role description should be read in conjunction with the ‘Position Classification Standards’ (Attached).

Please refer to the link below for more information on the responsibilities:

Responsibility - Assistant Professor (Finance and Business Analytics)

About The Candidate

Essential:                

• Possession of a relevant Doctoral qualification or in the advanced stages of research towards a Doctoral qualification (Lecturer position only).


• Teaching experience in Finance or Business Analytics with expertise in Financial Technology (FinTech) or related areas.


• Strong foundational knowledge of Finance or Business Analytics.


• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues,


• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the field such as a record of scholarly learning and teaching including innovative curriculum design, teaching pedagogies, and/or positive engagement with community, industry, government,


• Demonstrated research expertise, including but not limited to literature review, qualitative and quantitative research, and publications in high-quality academic journals. Demonstrated contribution to Governance and Service activity both within the University and external bodies (eg professional associations).


• Fluency in English (both spoken and written).

Desirable:

• Ability to travel to UOW Dubai and/or UOW Australia,


• Ability to work outside of business hours to teach if required.

• Strong foundational knowledge in FinTech, including emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven finance, and digital banking. In-depth knowledge of Functional Programming, particularly Python and it’s application in Financial Technology and Analytics.


• Fluent in or working knowledge of Hindi or Gujarati.

About Grok Global Services

Founded in 2005, Grok Global Services is a best-in-class provider of international engagement services for higher education institutions. By joining our team, you will be working in a supportive environment full of like-minded professionals, each committed to advancing the internationalization of higher education institutions from around the world.

A pioneer of in-country staffing in the international education sector, Grok remains at the forefront of this model and currently delivers this service across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company also boasts industry-leading divisions in digital marketing and strategic consulting.

To Apply

If you meet these requirements and have the drive to take on this exciting position, please click the Apply button where you will be directed to our hiring portal to submit your resume and complete a few questions, in lieu of a cover letter.

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