Computer Engineering - Visiting Professor, Open Rank

About the Position

The Division of Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi is searching for accomplished visiting faculty in Computer Engineering to educate the next generation of global leaders.

Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.

Applicants should have a relevant PhD and demonstrate an outstanding track record for their career stage in both research and teaching.

The visiting position is for one academic year, and the expected teaching load is four courses (two courses per semester) with relatively small class sizes.

Successful candidates will receive some research funding for conference travel and / or minor equipment, and may also have access to internal competitive funds.

Additional research support includes access to high-performance computing facilities.

There are many collaboration opportunities within NYUAD, which already houses a number of interdisciplinary research centers, including the Center for Cyber Security (CCS), the Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES), Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), Center for Genomics and Systems Biology, Center for Quantum and Topological Systems, as well as with faculty in NYU New York’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Tandon School of Engineering.

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 centre 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

This position requires a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or a closely related area (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).

Application Instructions

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
• Up to 3 representative publications
• 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.

We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2025. Shortlisted candidates are expected to interview in Spring 2026. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year 2026‑2027.

Visiting faculty (if not retired) must be able to obtain a leave of absence and a letter of no objection from their home institution.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and / or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Sustainability Statement

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu / sustainability.

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

#J-18808-Ljbffr