Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Sustainability, ESG, and Green Finance Research

Location: Lebanese American University (LAU), ITOM Department – Beirut/Byblos, Lebanon
Position Type: Visiting Faculty Position
Start Date: Fall 2027

About the Position

The Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) Department at the Lebanese American University (LAU) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position with a strong research focus in sustainability, ESG, green finance, climate finance, responsible business, and related areas.

The department is seeking a promising early-career scholar who can contribute to the research mission of the Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB), particularly in areas that connect sustainability and responsible business with empirical research, analytics, digital transformation, and evidence-based decision-making.

Candidates with a strong publication record or active research pipeline in green banking, green finance, ESG, environmental performance, sustainable development, climate finance, corporate social responsibility, or responsible innovation are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop and publish high-quality research in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to AKSOB’s research agenda in sustainability, ESG, green finance, responsible business, and related interdisciplinary areas.
• Collaborate with faculty members on research papers, grant proposals, research projects, and scholarly initiatives.
• Support the development of manuscripts, working papers, and research outputs that strengthen the School’s academic visibility.
• Participate in research seminars, workshops, conferences, and academic events organized by the department and the School.
• Engage with graduate students and faculty members in research-related activities.
• Teach a limited number of courses, if needed, in areas related to the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A PhD in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Sustainability, Information Systems, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• A demonstrated record of research activity, including publications, accepted papers, or manuscripts under review in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong empirical research skills, preferably including quantitative methods and tools such as SEM, SmartPLS, SPSS, or related analytical approaches.
• A clear research agenda aligned with sustainability, ESG, green finance, responsible business, or digital transformation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.

Preferred Areas of Expertise

One or more of the following areas would be considered an asset:

• Sustainability and Responsible Business
• ESG and Corporate Sustainability
• Green Finance and Climate Finance
• Green Banking and Sustainable Financial Practices
• Environmental Performance and Green Strategy
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Sustainable Development and Business Transformation
• Sustainability Analytics
• Data-Driven Decision-Making for Sustainability
• Digital Transformation and Responsible Innovation

About LAU

LAU was founded as a college for women in 1924, tracing its origins back to the first school for girls in the Ottoman Empire started by Presbyterian missionaries in the 1830s. The institution has grown and changed tremendously through the decades, but the enterprising and progressive spirit of those who started it endures. The University now boasts two campuses overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, one in the cosmopolitan city of Beirut and the other in the historic city of Byblos. LAU operates with American higher education standards. It is incorporated in the United States as a non-profit higher education institution through the New York State Education Department. All of LAU’s academic programs are reviewed and approved by this body. In addition, LAU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE). Several programs are also accredited by authoritative agencies in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

About the Adnan Kassar School of Business

The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) focuses on high-quality teaching in a supportive environment to ensure that, upon graduation, its students will possess a competitive advantage in their chosen fields. With a leadership and faculty composed of industry experts as well as top academics and researchers, the main focus of AKSOB is to provide the knowledge, skills, and industry know-how required for success in an ever-evolving and dynamic business world. The School offers bachelor, minor, and master’s degrees at the LAU Beirut and Byblos campuses.

About the ITOM Department

The mission of the Department of Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) is to help students at the Adnan Kassar School of Business become proficient in the fields of information systems, information technology management, business analytics, supply chain management, operations management, and related decision sciences. The Department strives to generate knowledgeable graduates who are adept at managing technology and operations and who can effectively contribute to their businesses and communities in a constantly changing environment. It also strives to actively collaborate with the corporate sector, consistently innovate, and raise the bar on its research so as to improve the efficacy of education and its reach around the globe.

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit:

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research statement outlining current and future research plans
• Selected publications or working papers
• Evidence of teaching experience, if available
• Contact details for references

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

Office of the Dean, AKSOB, Lebanese American University
Email: dean.sb@lau.edu.lb

In your application, please refer to the position no. BUS-26-12.