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—such as the 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 design and innovation, fostering environments that produce high-quality research that responds 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 articulate the Division and NYUAD's mission, share its achievements, and enhance the university's identity and global positioning. Accomplished in developing, retaining, and attracting great talent, the Dean will lead an ambitious agenda, increasing the impact and quality of interdisciplinary research and new, innovative programs, fully engaging the potential of AI for research and education.

With the capacity to build meaningful partnerships across other Divisions, NYU's Global Network, and the Office for Research, Translation, and Entrepreneurship, they will also 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 proactively address challenges and seize the remarkable opportunities presented by Abu Dhabi and the surrounding region.

Qualifications

Candidates should have an academic record suitable for a tenured appointment as a full professor within the Division of Engineering at NYUAD and a demonstrated track record of working closely with undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and promoting exceptional faculty, providing an environment conducive to research, scholarship, and teaching, and encouraging innovation and collaboration across disciplines.

They should be committed to the ideals of liberal arts education and possess a strong research agenda. Experience with multidisciplinary collaboration, global education, and faculty and program development, along with administrative leadership skills—including supervision of staff, budgeting, and operational oversight—are highly desirable.

Application Instructions

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

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

Candidates are requested to submit :

• A letter of interest addressing the leadership priorities and themes outlined in the profile;
• A current curriculum vitae 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 diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to and enrich the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university.

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

NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; these principles are fundamental to our commitment to excellence. We particularly welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. Multidisciplinary research and outstanding teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of our mission.

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