Adjunct Academic Specialist in Music Performance

The Division of Arts and Humanities at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for Adjunct Academic Specialist positions in Music Performance for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Responsibilities may include teaching group performance classes (beginner and intermediate) individual lessons and/or ensembles. The typical time commitment is between 2.5 and 8 hours of classroom time per week.

Applicant specializations may include but are not limited to: Woodwinds Brass Instruments Orchestral Strings Piano Guitar/Bass Guitar Percussion Drum Set Voice and Instruments of Arab musical traditions (including Oud Qanun Nay Violin and Voice).

Please visit the link for more details on the Division of Arts & Humanities.

About NYU Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences engineering social sciences humanities and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanitys shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabis high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together NYUs campuses in New York Abu Dhabi and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination anti-harassment dignity and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning research and teaching.

Students are drawn from among the worlds best. They are bright intellectually passionate and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect understanding and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships graduate-school admissions and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD

At NYUAD we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; its your order for faculty/academic staff to thrive we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• UAE citizen or UAE residence visa holder.
• Eligible for an NOC letter from the current employer/sponsor (if applicable) permitting the candidate to teach at NYUAD.
• An accomplished professional performer.
• Experience as a teacher at multiple levels of student development.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Music required; Masters or Doctoral degree preferred
• Demonstrated excellence at teaching a diverse population of students

We welcome candidates with additional scholarly expertise and research interests that complement their performance skills. Applications will be reviewed immediately.