Associate Professor / Professor of Economics | NYU Abu Dhabi

Job Description

The Economics Program in the Division of Social Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor or Professor of Economics.

NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking accomplished economists with outstanding research records and active research agendas across all areas of Economics. Strong preference will be given to senior candidates.

The successful candidate will join an international research environment offering substantial research support, competitive employment terms, and a standard teaching load of three courses per year.

Employer: NYU Abu Dhabi
Division: Social Science
Program: Economics
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Academic Rank: Associate Professor / Professor
Appointment: Tenured
Field: Economics
Teaching Load: Three courses per year
Anticipated Start: 1 September 2027 or 1 September 2028, subject to final budget approval

Economics Professor Abu Dhabi – Position Overview

NYUAD welcomes applications from economists with strong scholarly profiles and active research programmes in any area of Economics.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Publish in high-quality internationally refereed journals.
• Contribute to Economics teaching.
• Participate in the intellectual life of the Economics Program.
• Contribute to the broader academic community at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Research Expectations

Candidates should demonstrate:

• An outstanding research record.
• A substantial publication record.
• An active research agenda.
• Strong scholarly achievement.

NYUAD expects successful candidates to publish in high-quality, internationally refereed journals.

Areas of Economics

Applications are welcome from candidates working in:

• Any area of Economics.

No specific subfield restriction is stated for the search.

Academic Rank

The appointment is available at:

• Associate Professor, or
• Professor

on a tenured basis.

Strong preference will be given to senior candidates.

Teaching Responsibilities

The position carries a standard teaching load of:

• Three courses per year.

Required Qualification

Applicants must hold a:

• PhD in Economics.

Scholarly Profile

Candidates should be:

• Strong scholars.
• Academics with a substantial publication record.

Research Support

The position includes substantial support for research, including:

• Generous start-up research funds.
• Ongoing research funding.
• Institutional support for ambitious research programmes.

Compensation and Benefits

NYU Abu Dhabi offers competitive employment terms that include:

• Housing subsidies.
• Educational subsidies for children.
• Relocation support.
• Access to health and wellness services.
• Research support.
• Support for dual-career families.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus of New York University in the Middle East.

The University combines undergraduate education across disciplines with advanced research and scholarship in areas including:

• Social Sciences.
• Humanities.
• Arts.
• Sciences.
• Engineering.

Its academic community includes students and faculty from a wide range of countries and backgrounds.

Graduate Education

Graduate education is an area of continued development at NYU Abu Dhabi, with doctoral programmes expected to expand over the coming years.

Working at NYU Abu Dhabi

NYUAD supports faculty through:

• Research funding.
• Support for innovative teaching.
• Relocation assistance.
• Educational support for dependents.
• Health and wellness services.
• Dual-career support.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit the following through Interfolio:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Cover Letter.
• Teaching Statement.
• Research Statement.
• Recent teaching evaluations, optional.
• Up to five representative publications or other writing samples.
• Names and email addresses of three references.

Each referee will be contacted through Interfolio to upload a reference.

Senior candidates may delay submission of reference letters until they know whether they are finalists.

Applications are not accepted by email.

Application Review

Applications will be reviewed on a:

• Rolling basis

and will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Appointment Start

The stated appointment dates are:

• 1 September 2027, or
• 1 September 2028

subject to final budget approval.

The posting also contains a later reference to an anticipated relocation in the “academic year 2027-2026.”

Equal Opportunity

NYU Abu Dhabi welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and seeks faculty who will contribute to its multidisciplinary research and teaching environment.

In line with UAE regulations:

• Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Employer	NYU Abu Dhabi
Division	Social Science
Program	Economics
Location	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Position	Associate Professor / Professor of Economics
Academic Rank	Associate Professor / Professor
Appointment Type	Tenured
Field	Economics – all areas considered
Required Qualification	PhD in Economics
Research Requirement	Outstanding research record and substantial publication record
Publication Expectation	High-quality internationally refereed journals
Teaching Load	Three courses per year
Research Support	Start-up and ongoing research funds
Benefits	Housing subsidies, educational subsidies for children, relocation support, health/wellness support
Application Platform	Interfolio
Application Materials	CV, cover letter, teaching statement, research statement, optional teaching evaluations, up to 5 publications/writing samples, 3 references
Application Review	Rolling until filled
Anticipated Start	1 September 2027 or 1 September 2028, subject to final budget approval
Application Deadline	Not stated