Biology - Visiting Professor (Open Rank) - Military Veterans

The Division of Science at NYU Abu Dhabi is searching for accomplished individuals to join the Biology program as a Visiting Professor to educate the next generation of global leaders. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching are hallmarks of the University?s mission.

Applicants should have a relevant PhD and demonstrate an outstanding track record for their career stage. They are expected to be excellent teachers of undergraduate courses.

The visiting position is for one academic year, and the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching 4 courses including advanced electives in biology as well as general education courses for the core curriculum.

Successful candidates will receive some research funding for conference travel and/or minor equipment, and will also have access to internal competitive funds.

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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 Biology.

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

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
• Up to 3 Representative Publications
• Names and contact information for three (3) references. The referees will be contacted to upload their letter directly to Interfolio. Do not include the letters in your uploaded documents.

We will begin reviewing applications on December 2, 2024. Shortlisted candidates are expected to interview in Spring 2025. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year 2025-2026.

Visiting faculty (if not retired) must be able to obtain a leave of absence and a letter of no objection from their home institution.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university.

For questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecuitment@nyu.edu .

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University?s mission.

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