Political Science Lecturer, Open Rank

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.

Qualifications

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

An ideal applicant would be an excellent instructor and communicator, both orally and in written English. A candidate with an excellent teaching record and related work experience is highly desired.

Application Instructions

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

• CV
• Teaching Statement detailing the candidate s teaching philosophy and work experience
• Research Statement (optional)
• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Complete set of Transcripts
• 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 2026-06-01 and will continue on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please e-mail nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu.