Political Science Professor - Open Rank - UAE

Location: Dubai
Company Name: New York University

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Social Science: AD_Political Science

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Open Date

Sep 9, 2019

Description

The Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi is searching for new faculty to conduct important research and teach the next generation of global leaders.

You are invited to apply for an open-rank position in Political Science. This tenured/tenure-track search includes all fields and methodologies, and applications from senior scholars (Associate and Full Professor) are especially welcome.

NYU Abu Dhabi's unique location in the Middle East makes it an ideal headquarters for social scientists working to better understand global societies, both past and present. The disciplines in this field seek to deepen our understanding of how people behave in a wide variety of contexts and to assess the consequences of individual, group, and societal decisions.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is a pioneer of higher education in a global world, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, while advancing cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. Part of the NYU global network, NYU Abu Dhabi offers an outstanding liberal arts and science education to students from the United Arab Emirates, United States, and around the world, focusing on intercultural understanding and leadership. It supports innovative research that pushes the frontiers of knowledge forward and responds in powerful and interdisciplinary ways to vital global and local questions. NYU Abu Dhabi advances NYU as a model university for the 21st century and contributes in multiple ways to the development of a sustainable, knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi.

As an international center of excellence in teaching and research, our goal is to attract outstanding faculty who are leaders in their fields, encouraging them to create programs that draw outstanding students, and providing an intellectually rich environment. Students are drawn from around the globe, surpassing all traditional academic benchmarks. The NYU Abu Dhabi undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school appointments, and many other honors.

Working for NYUAD

A world-class institution deserves world-class benefits. At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work, it’s your home and in order for you to research, teach, and thrive, we’re offering a comprehensive benefits package to our top talent. Start with generous relocation allowances to ensure a smooth transition to Abu Dhabi, followed by competitive salaries, housing and transportation allowances, and educational assistance for your dependents. Health and wellness services round out our offerings, plus more. Click here for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

Qualifications

This position requires a Ph.D. in Political Science.

We seek individuals who have, or have the potential to develop, a strong record of scholarship and have the ability to develop and lead high-quality research.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following items:

• CV

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching Interests

• Recent Teaching Evaluations (if available)

• Statement of Research Interests

• Three (3) Representative Writing Samples

• For candidates applying for the Assistant Professor Positions, please submit the names and email addresses of three (3) references who will be contacted to upload their letter confidentially through Interfolio.

• For candidates applying to the Senior faculty position, please submit a list of three references that may be contacted at a later date.

We will begin looking at applications on September 23, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates are expected to be invited for campus visits in Abu Dhabi and New York early Spring 2020. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in academic year 2020-2021.

For questions about this position, please email nyuad.socialscience@nyu.edu.

If this sounds like you, apply now. Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.