Professor Positions at Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy's School of Business
The Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy's School of Business invites applications for appointments at levels of both Assistant Professor and Associate Professor beginning August 2012 in the areas of
Marketing
Management
Finance
Economics
Primary responsibilities include providing excellence in teaching, engaging in scholarly research, and participating in service for ADA’s new School of Business. The teaching load is light for the first few years, peaking at four courses per academic year. Appointments include courses at both undergraduate and graduate (MBA) levels. The applicant must hold a doctorate level degree in the respective field, have strong interest in innovative and interactive teaching, and should be willing to collaborate with other disciplines of the business school to provide an integrated course curriculum.
Highly competitive salary package with premium over US market rates (adjusted to local tax rates), along with attractive fringe benefits offering fully furnished housing, health insurance and an annual round-trip air fare
Research-support funds for faculty members
Partnerships, joint projects with recognized universities outside Azerbaijan and vibrant academic environment that brings together prominent foreign and local experts for the exchange of opinions on global and local issues
A strong system of quality control both in educational processes and in administration
A new, technologically “smart,” and ecologically “green” campus with a state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, and extracurricular activities, unmatched in the region
An opportunity to design an entirely new curriculum and being on the ground floor of building one of the most prestigious business schools in the region, a school founded on the dual principles of quality and fundamental understanding of the many relationships in a business
ADA is located in Baku, Azerbaijan - one of the world’s most striking and historic cities - in a nation that stands in the middle of Central Eurasia, bridging Eastern Europe and Western Asia. ADA provides a student centered, English-only learning environment for Business Administration (BBA) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS) and, as well a Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Affairs (MADIA). Although it was first established under Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs to train diplomats, as part of its strategic growth, ADA is starting to offer a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree beginning Fall 2012. More information about ADA and Baku, Azerbaijan can be found at http://www.ada.edu.az/
Interested applicants should submit their C.V., cover letter, a recent research paper and references to Ms. Shamsiyya Mustafayeva at facultyrecruitment@ada.edu.az.
