Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor of Legal Studies | Tenured/Tenure Track | NYU Abu Dhabi

Job Description

NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions in Legal Studies at all academic ranks. Appointments begin August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, offering opportunities for scholars with international and comparative law expertise.

Position Overview:
The Legal Studies Program, established in 2018 as an interdisciplinary initiative, seeks legal scholars with active research agendas. The program emphasizes international, comparative, and private law dimensions within a liberal arts framework, examining law’s role in addressing global challenges.

Research Focus Areas:

• International and Comparative Law
• Private Law
• Legal Doctrine in Cultural and Historical Context
• Environmental, Technological, and Trade Law
• Interdisciplinary Legal Studies

Program Highlights:

• BA major and minor in Legal Studies
• Common law focus with civil law opportunities
• Integration with humanities and social sciences
• Global perspective on justice and legal systems
• Examination of law’s relationship to technology, environment, and trade

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Doctorate, JD, or equivalent law degree
• Strong scholarship record or demonstrated potential
• Established publication record for senior positions
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence
• Interest in interdisciplinary legal education

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement and recent evaluations
• Research Statement
• Up to 5 representative publications
• Three professional references

Application Timeline:
Review begins December 2, 2025. Campus interviews scheduled for shortlisted candidates. Appointments anticipated for 2026-2027 academic year.

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, fostering a diverse academic community with global research opportunities.