Dean of Engineering

Description

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is an extraordinary achievement and unparalleled opportunity in higher education. Since its founding in 2010, it has become one of the most selective institutions in the world and is home to a community of over 370 scholars across more than 90 research centers and laboratories.

It is pioneering an innovative model of higher education for a global world, dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research to inspire cooperation and tackle humanity's greatest challenges. Drawing on the strengths of the NYU Global Network, it offers an exceptional liberal arts and sciences education.

The university supports groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and responds to vital global and local issues with powerful interdisciplinary solutions. NYU Abu Dhabi advances NYU as a beacon of learning for the 21st century and plays a key role in developing a sustainable, knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi.

The Division of Engineering at NYUAD is designed to create technological leaders with a global perspective, a broad education, and the capacity to think creatively. Undergraduate programs are characterized by the integration of design and innovation in every year of the curriculum : students enjoy a learning environment conducive to creativity, which is at the heart of tomorrow's technological innovations.

Graduate programs, including Global PhD Fellowships and other potential new programs, are highly tailored, generally offering a year of focused classwork followed by 3-4 years of research in Abu Dhabi.

The Division seeks a visionary Dean able to lead a distinguished and diverse faculty engaged in research in emerging technology breakthroughs in robotics, cyber-security, smart cities, bioengineering, energy, and environmental sustainability. The next Dean will have a record of designing and fostering environments that produce high-quality research responding in powerful and multidisciplinary ways to vital global and local challenges.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will inspire and guide academic and administrative efforts, ensuring alignment with NYUAD's strategic goals and elevating its role within the NYU Global Network. Through their experience and passion for research and education, the Dean will help express the Division and NYUAD's mission, share its achievements, and enhance the university's identity and global positioning. The Dean will also be skilled in developing, retaining, and attracting great talent, leading an ambitious agenda to increase the impact and quality of interdisciplinary research and innovative programs, fully leveraging AI for research and education.

With the ability to build meaningful partnerships across other Divisions and the NYU Global Network, and with the Office for Research, Translation, and Entrepreneurship, the Dean will actively engage industry, government, and other institutions to position Engineering at NYUAD as a driver of local impact and global innovation.

Sensitive to cultural dynamics, the Dean will embrace NYUAD's unique position within Abu Dhabi and the region while advancing its international aspirations. Fair and decisive, the Dean will be proactive in addressing challenges and seizing opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the region.

Qualifications

Candidates should have an academic record suitable for a tenured full professor position within the Division of Engineering at NYUAD and a demonstrated ability to work closely with undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in hiring, mentoring, and promoting faculty, fostering an environment that supports research, scholarship, and teaching, and encouraging innovation and collaboration across disciplines. Experience with multidisciplinary collaboration, global education, and faculty and program development is highly desirable. Administrative skills in supervision of staff, budgeting, financial planning, and operational oversight are essential.

Application Instructions

NYUAD is supported by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. For nominations or to learn more, contact NYUAD@perrettlaver.com

Formal applications should be submitted via INTERFOLIO. The deadline for best consideration is March 31st, 2025.

Candidates should submit a letter of interest addressing leadership priorities, a current CV or resume. The search will continue throughout the 2025-2026 academic year until an appointment is made, with the expected start date no later than September 2026.

NYUAD is committed to equality and encourages applications from candidates who will enrich the university's cultural and ethnic diversity, including members of underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity as fundamental to our excellence.

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