Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor of Legal Studies, Tenured/Tenure Track

New York University


Date: 11 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Social Science: AD_Legal Studies

Location

Abu Dhabi

Open Date

Oct 06, 2025

Deadline

Dec 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for tenure-track/tenured open-rank faculty appointments in Legal Studies. The postions are in principle available from August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We will consider applicants from legal scholars with an active research agenda in all areas of law. We are especially interested in those whose research and teaching include international and comparative dimensions, as well as private law.

The program in Legal Studies was established as an interdisciplinary program at NYU Abu Dhabi in 2018. It is situated within the Social Sciences and the Arts and Humanities. The Program offers teaching towards the BA with a major or a minor in Legal Studies. The Program teaches courses mainly in the common law, but provides many opportunities to study civil law.

The major in legal studies provides for the academic study of the law in the context of a liberal arts education. We approach questions of legal doctrine against the background of broader questions of human experience. What is justice? What is Law? How is it organized? Who and what constitutes the arbiter of justice? What are the effects of historical, cultural, religious, and national settings on law and justice? What are the legal issues raised by global concerns such as those about the environment, technology, and trade? Our students combine the study of law with the study of the core curriculum but also with many optional courses they take in the humanities and the social sciences.

About NYU Abu Dhabi
https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/
NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching.

Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD
At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for faculty/academic staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctorate or equivalent degree in law or cognate fields (which includes a Juris Doctor taken in the United States and other jurisdictions that follow that model of legal education), and they must have – or have the potential to develop – a strong record of scholarship. Applicants for the Associate Professor or the Professor title, must have an established and internationally recognized record of research publications. A clear commitment to undergraduate teaching is also essential.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following items:

  • Cover Letter
  • CV
  • Statement of Teaching Interests
  • Recent Teaching Evaluations (if available)
  • Statement of Research Plans
  • Up to 5 representative publications or other writing samples
  • Names and contact information of 3 references for recommendation letters to be solicited at a later stage of the search process. Do not include the letters in the uploaded documents. Senior candidates may choose to delay submitting referee details until shortlisted.

We will review applications beginning December 2, 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews at our campus at NYU Abu Dhabi. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year 2026-2027, subject to budget approval.

NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community.

For questions about this position, please email [email protected].

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

NYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.

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