Computer Engineering – Visiting Professor, Open Rank | NYU Abu Dhabi

Academic Discipline, Computer Sciences
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
November 6, 2025
Academic Full-time
Application ends: December 1, 2025
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Job Overview

Job Description

NYU Abu Dhabi’s Division of Engineering invites applications for visiting faculty positions in Computer Engineering. These one-year appointments offer opportunities to teach exceptional students and conduct research within a globally ranked university in the UAE.

Position Overview:
The Visiting Professor positions are available at all academic ranks for the 2026-2027 academic year. Successful candidates will join a dynamic engineering division known for multidisciplinary research and inclusive campus community.

Position Details:

  • One-year visiting appointment
  • Teaching load: 4 courses annually (2 per semester)
  • Small class sizes for enhanced student engagement
  • Research funding for conference travel and equipment
  • Access to high-performance computing facilities
  • Opportunities for internal competitive research funding

Collaboration Opportunities:

  • Center for Cyber Security (CCS)
  • Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES)
  • Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)
  • Center for Quantum and Topological Systems
  • NYU New York’s Courant Institute and Tandon School of Engineering

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
  • Outstanding research and teaching record appropriate to career stage
  • Ability to obtain leave of absence from home institution
  • Commitment to diverse and inclusive educational environment

Application Requirements:

  • Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter
  • Teaching Statement and Research Statement
  • Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
  • Up to 3 representative publications
  • Three professional references

Application Timeline:
Review begins December 1, 2025
Interviews scheduled for Spring 2026
Appointments begin academic year 2026-2027

Institutional Context:
NYU Abu Dhabi ranks among the top 30 global universities and leads in the UAE and MENA region. The campus hosts students from 120+ countries and maintains extensive research collaborations across NYU’s global network.

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