Faculty
he school’s curriculum was a matter of harnessing current business and organizing it to fit in a classroom format. The real challenge was adapting the curricula to a medium that would make it possible to teach across time and space for the student’s convenience, but to also incorporate web technologies to improve the student’s for technological competitiveness. Students are assured that the training and education you receive will be practical in the professional arena, while benefiting from the expertise of professionals in the industry.
IAU requires its instructors to be culturally sensitive, supportive, and friendly. Organized and detailed, IAU courses are accelerated and require active participation in the classroom and online. IAU instructors are tech-savvy, familiar with LMS, web-technologies, proficient use of the internet tools, and digital library searches.
If you are interested in joining IAU as an instructor, please feel free to submit your resume and a completed instructor application.
Program Chairs
Vahick Yedgarian, PhD
Program Chair, Undergraduate Business
Jinan Ziade, PhD
Program Chair, MBA
David Johnson, PhD
Program Chair, DBA
Alex Sherm, DBA, MS
Program Chair, EMBA/DM
Faculty Data
Total as of June 2026
41 Professors
Faculty Profile
A Diverse Academic Community
Our faculty consists of professionals and scholars from a wide range of cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds. This diversity enriches the learning experience by bringing different perspectives, expertise, and teaching approaches into the classroom.
The university values inclusivity and encourages collaboration among faculty members with varied experiences and areas of specialization. Together, they create an environment that promotes innovation, critical thinking, and global engagement.
Academic Qualifications
Excellence Through Experience
The teaching community includes professors and instructors holding advanced academic degrees and professional certifications across multiple disciplines. Their expertise combines scholarly achievement with practical industry knowledge, ensuring that students receive both theoretical foundations and real-world insights.
Faculty members contribute to the university through teaching, research, mentorship, and professional development initiatives, supporting students throughout their academic journey.
Commitment to Quality Education
By bringing together educators from diverse backgrounds and areas of specialization, the university continues to strengthen its mission of providing an inclusive, high-quality learning environment that prepares students for success in an evolving global landscape.