Assistant/Associate Professor in Law – Financial Crime, Banking & Compliance

Job Description

The University of Dubai invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the College of Law at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our growing academic portfolio, teaching in both graduate and undergraduate programs, with a primary focus on Financial Crime Law, Banking, and Compliance.

We seek an accomplished legal scholar with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Financial Crime Law (including Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing)
• Banking & Finance Law
• Bribery & Corruption Law
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Competition Law
• Fintech & Financial Regulation

The teaching language is exclusively English. The successful candidate will also supervise graduate thesis research and actively engage in scholarly activities.

The role is available for immediate commencement or from January 2026, with sponsorship and a visa provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver courses in financial crime, banking, compliance, and related fields at postgraduate level.
• Engage in high-quality legal research and publish in Scopus-indexed journals.
• Supervise graduate students and their research projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation initiatives.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
• Participate in university service, community engagement, and professional development.
• Utilize innovative teaching methods and technology-enhanced learning tools.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Law with specialisation in Financial Crime Law, Banking & Finance Law, Compliance, or closely related fields.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Research record with publications in Scopus-indexed journals.
• Degree from a reputable, accredited university.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
• Experience with blended learning, e-learning platforms, and digital teaching tools.
• Experience with program accreditation and curriculum development is a plus.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a Cover Letter (max 1 page) demonstrating how they meet the job requirements.

Reference Number: FCML-2025
(Applicants must include this reference number in the email subject line. Failure to do so may result in the application being canceled.)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.