"Professor of Economics, Tenured - Tenure/Track (Open-Rank)"

The Economics Program in the Division of Social Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is inviting applications from economists with outstanding research records. Strong preference will be given to senior candidates. The Economics faculty at NYUAD is ranked among the top departments in Asia, and it offers a dynamic and diverse environment. The position comes with generous research support. NYUAD expects successful candidates to publish in high quality internationally refereed journals. The position features a standard teaching load of three courses per year. The terms of employment are very competitive and include generous start-up and on-going research funds, as well as housing subsidies and educational subsidies for children. Appointment will begin on September 1, 2026, subject to final budget approval. We will consider applicants with an active research agenda in all areas of economics.

You may find further information about our group at: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/academics/academic-divisions/social-science/economics/faculty.html.

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.

This position requires a Ph.D. in Economics. We seek individuals who have a strong record of scholarship, teaching, and mentoring, and have the ability to develop and lead high-quality research.

To apply for this position, please submit the following items: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, Recent teaching evaluations (optional), Up to 5 representative publications or other writing samples, Names and email addresses of 3 references (each will be contacted to upload their reference via Interfolio). Senior candidates may delay having references sent until they know if they are finalists.

We will review applications on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year 2025-2026 or 2026-2027, subject to budget approval.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community. For questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu.