Physics - Visiting Professor Open Rank

The Division of Science at NYU Abu Dhabi is searching for accomplished visiting faculty in Physics to educate the next generation of global leaders. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University's mission.

The visiting position is for one academic year and the expected teaching load is four courses with relatively small class sizes.

Faculty in the Physics program contribute to the multidisciplinary research at NYU Abu Dhabi and work in fields such as astrophysics, particle physics, and biophysics and have links with faculty from other programs in NYUAD and in the Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics in NYU.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU 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 humanity's shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi's high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's 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 building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity (IDBE) which is fundamental to the University's commitment to excellence. Visit our website for more information on NYUAD's commitment to IDBE and how these values are fundamental to our mission.

Students are drawn from among the world's 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; it's your home. In 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 Physics or a related field. We seek individuals who have a strong record of teaching scholarship and the ability to develop and lead high-quality research.