Lecturer

Description

The Political Science Program in the Division of Social Science is inviting applications for a Lecturer position. The successful candidate will oversee the capstone seminar sequence for senior undergraduate students enrolled in the Program’s International Affairs and Foreign Policy (IAFP) concentration, offer IAFP-designated classes, and assist the Head of Undergraduate Affairs in advising students. The capstone project is one of the culminating experiences for students at NYU Abu Dhabi. Every student will conduct capstone work in their fourth year, a year-long endeavor aiming at a significant piece of work appropriate to the IAFP concentration. The lecturer will train students in their capstone to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and analytical methods in IAFP, including one or more of the following topics: conflict and cooperation dynamics, strategic interactions of states, international organizations, and non-state actors across domains such as war, terrorism, trade, development, finance, environment, and human rights. The candidate will be expected to run the capstone seminar sequence for 30 to 40 students in IAFP across two sections throughout the year, and offer two IAFP-designated courses each year. Participation in professional development opportunities, such as attending social science conferences, is expected and supported. The start date is flexible, but must start no later than August 2027.