Visiting ProfessorLecturer of Social Research and Public Policy (Open Rank)

The Division of Social Science at New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi invites applications for a visiting faculty position to complement its areas of strength.

You are invited to apply for a Visiting Professor/Lecturer (open rank) for the program in Social Research and Public Policy for appointment on September 1 2026 subject to final budget approval. We will primarily consider two types of applicants: i) scholars who can contribute to teaching required courses such as Sociological Theory Modern Social Theory and Modern Social Thought in Comparative Perspective; ii) scholars with strong expertise in thematic areas such as gender education social mobility technology policy and environment. Also expertise/interest in the MENA region and/or a globally focused and non-Western-centric teaching pedagogy are particularly valued and welcome at NYU-AD.

The visiting position is for one academic year. The expected teaching load for a Professor (irrespective of rank) is four courses (two courses per semester) and for a Lecturer is six courses (3 courses per semester) with relatively small class sizes. Scholars who have not held any Assistant Professor position before are only eligible for Lecturer positions.

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.

This position requires a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related discipline (e.g. Policy Anthropology Demography Middle East Studies etc.).

We seek individuals who have a strong record of scholarship teaching and mentoring and seek to maintain an active research portfolio.