Dean of Engineering

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global institution seeks a Dean for its Division of Engineering to lead a distinguished faculty focused on emerging technologies. The Dean will drive interdisciplinary research and innovative programs while fostering a vibrant educational environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to advancing a liberal arts education in a global context. This leadership role offers an opportunity to make significant contributions to both local and global educational landscapes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in hiring and mentoring faculty.
• Experience in developing interdisciplinary programs.
• Commitment to liberal arts education ideals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Engineering at NYUAD.
• Inspire and guide academic efforts consistent with NYUAD's goals.
• Engage with industry and government for partnerships.
• Enhance identity and global positioning of NYUAD.

Skills

Leadership in academic and administrative efforts

Experience in interdisciplinary research

Strong communication and partnership building

Ability to mentor and develop faculty

Understanding of cultural dynamics

Education

Academic record suitable for a tenured professor

Job description

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is an extraordinary achievement and unparalleled opportunity in higher education. Since its founding in 2010, it has become one of the most selective institutions in the world and is home to a community of over 370 scholars across more than 90 research centers and laboratories.

It is pioneering an innovative model of higher education for a global world dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research to inspire cooperation and tackle humanity's greatest challenges. Drawing on the strengths of the NYU Global Network, it offers an exceptional liberal arts and sciences education.

The university supports groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and responds to vital global and local issues with powerful interdisciplinary solutions. NYU Abu Dhabi advances NYU as a beacon of learning for the 21st century and plays a key role in developing a sustainable, knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi.

The Division of Engineering at NYUAD is designed to create technological leaders with a global perspective, a broad education, and the capacity to think creatively. Undergraduate programs are characterized by the integration of design and innovation in every year of the curriculum: students enjoy a learning environment conducive to creativity, which is at the heart of tomorrow's technological innovations.

Graduate programs, including Global PhD Fellowships and other potential new programs, are highly tailored, generally offering a year of focused classwork followed by 3-4 years of research in Abu Dhabi.

The Division seeks a visionary Dean able to lead a distinguished and diverse faculty engaged in research in emerging technology breakthroughs such as robotics, cybersecurity, smart cities, bioengineering, energy, and environmental sustainability. The next Dean will have a record of designing and fostering environments that produce high-quality research responding in powerful and multidisciplinary ways to vital global and local challenges.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will inspire and guide academic and administrative efforts, ensuring alignment with NYUAD's strategic goals and elevating its role within the NYU Global Network. Through their experience and passion for research and education, the Dean will help articulate the Division and NYUAD's mission, share its achievements, and enhance the university's identity and global positioning. An accomplished leader in developing, retaining, and attracting great talent, the Dean will lead an ambitious agenda to increase the impact and quality of interdisciplinary research and innovative programs, fully engaging the potential of AI for research and education.

With the ability to build meaningful partnerships across other Divisions, NYU's Global Network, and the Office for Research Translation and Entrepreneurship, the Dean will actively engage industry, government, and other institutions to position Engineering at NYUAD as a driver of local impact and global innovation.

Being sensitive to cultural dynamics, the Dean will embrace NYUAD's unique position within Abu Dhabi and the region while advancing its international aspirations. Fair and decisive, the Dean will be proactive in addressing challenges and seizing the opportunities presented by Abu Dhabi and the region.

Candidates should have an academic record appropriate for a tenured appointment as a full professor in one of the departments within the Division of Engineering at NYUAD and a demonstrated track record of working closely with undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

The incoming Dean will have demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and promoting faculty, providing an environment where they can thrive through meaningful discourse, research support, and collaboration. The successful candidate will be committed to the ideals of a liberal arts education, possess a strong research agenda, and ideally have experience with multidisciplinary collaboration, global education, faculty development, and capacity for administrative leadership including supervision of staff, budgeting, and operational oversight.