"Assistant/Associate Academic Specialist of Social Science"

Description

The Political Science Program in the Division of Social Science is inviting applications for an academic specialist position. An assistant/Associate academic specialist supports NYU Abu Dhabi's educational mission by assisting faculty with courses in social science. Academic Specialist – equivalent of teaching assistants/fellows at other institutions – facilitate discussion sections, hold review sessions, provide assistance with the preparation, development, and assessment of courses, and take part in departmental activities. Participation in professional development opportunities, such as attending social science conferences, is expected and supported.

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 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.

Qualifications

We encourage applicants with a Ph.D. or a Master’s degree in political science or a related field.

An ideal applicant would be an excellent communicator, both orally and in written English.

A candidate with strong quantitative skills is also desired.

Application Instructions

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

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Teaching Statement
• Complete set of Transcripts
• Cover Letter
• To complete the application process, applicants will submit the contact information for three referees who will then be prompted to upload confidential letters of recommendation to NYU Abu Dhabi’s online application system, Interfolio.

We will begin reviewing applications on March 1, 2026, and will continue on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please e-mail nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu