Lecturer/Assistant Professor - PhD in Islamic Banking

Established in 2002, Kardan University is the first and largest privately-owned University in Afghanistan. Kardan is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in numerous professional disciplines. Kardan currently offers quality and international standard educational opportunities to over 8,000 students in the field of business, law, IT, and Civil Engineering at its campuses. In 2013, Kardan University has been awarded the prestigious ‘Top Performer Award’ by the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of Afghanistan - a testimony to its first-class stature. To reaffirm this, Kardan University was granted the University status by the Ministry of Higher Education. Kardan is the only University not only in Afghanistan but also in the region to get candidacy status from the IACBE, USA, an established and well-reputed international accreditation body. Kardan University believes in the sense of commitment to excellence and quality and is committed to serving as a key player in the development and enhancement of education in Afghanistan through its innovative curricular programs.

Are you a passionate, energetic and a result-oriented individual with strong communication skills and solid knowledge? If yes, this opportunity is for you. Kardan University is seeking experienced and motivated Lecturers/Assistant Professors to join our team of academicians and researchers.

Reporting to the Academic Administrator of the Department, the assistant professor/lecturer will be responsible for teaching and assessing students periodically through a set of evaluation mechanisms. He will also be responsible to review and revise the curriculum with the academic committee of the university.

We offer an exciting work environment conducive to academic and professional development of our Employees. Kardan University offers a competitive salary in the higher education industry.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes
• Build up professional logistics which helps in improvising the performances of the student.
• Develop course handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations.
• Participate in program level learning assessment
• Participate in developing learning outcomes, choosing and administering measures, evaluating student performance, and suggesting changes to improve student learning.
• Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate.
• Guide, direct and mentor research scholars in their research projects.
• Assess, supervise and mentor the academic progress in students.
• Create, innovate and implement some activities and programs that help in career-enhancement.
• Take part in all activities of the department, faculty and the University.
• Support and serve up for various functional activities conducted by departmental committees.
• Review, assess and evaluate the activities and progress of students.
• Lend a hand, support and aid the Academic Administrator and Dean in their everyday functions and tasks.
• Publish their research works or findings in academic books or journals.
• Grade papers and tests; prepare exercises, lessons and lab experiments for the students.
• Teach graduate as well as the undergraduate students within their field of expertise.
• Submit the sessional and final results of the students within a week after midterm/ terminal examination.
• Assist examination department and make presence in the examination hall during examinations and in the conduction of entry test.
• Perform any other relevant task given by the management of Kardan University.

• PhD in Islamic Banking, Islamic Finance, or a closely related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum 03 years of teaching experience at a recognized higher education institution.
• Strong academic and professional knowledge of Islamic Banking, Islamic Finance, Shariah-compliant financial products, and Islamic financial institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses related to Islamic Banking, Islamic Finance, Shariah Principles in Finance, Islamic Financial Markets, and related subjects.
• Strong research background with evidence of research publications in recognized academic journals or other scholarly publications.
• Ability to supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in academic research and projects.
• Strong understanding of contemporary developments, practices, and challenges in Islamic banking and finance.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, academic, and communication skills.
• Ability to teach effectively in English and command of any national language.
• At least 80% Master's degree marks or a B grade in the case of a foreign degree.
• At least 75% Bachelor's degree marks or a B grade in the case of a foreign degree.
• The Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees must demonstrate above 60% field consistency (Degree Relevance).
• The degree must be attested by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan in the case of a foreign degree.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV/resume and cover letter combined into a single PDF document to jobs@kardan.edu.af.

Applicants are required to include the Vacancy Reference Number provided in the vacancy announcement in the subject line of their email.

Example:
HRM/KU/001

Applications that do not include the correct Vacancy Reference Number in the email subject line may not be considered for shortlisting.

The Vacancy Reference Number must be used exactly as stated in the respective vacancy announcement to ensure accurate identification and processing of applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview/demonstration, as applicable to the position.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

Email for Applications: jobs@kardan.edu.af