Dean of Engineering

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is an extraordinary achievement and unparalleled opportunity in higher education. Since its founding in 2010, it has become one of the most selective institutions in the world and is home to a community of over 370 scholars across more than 90 research centers and laboratories.

It is pioneering an innovative model of higher education for a global world, dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research to inspire cooperation and tackle humanity’s greatest challenges. Drawing on the strengths of the NYU Global Network, it offers an exceptional liberal arts and sciences education.

The university supports groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and responds to vital global and local issues with powerful interdisciplinary solutions. NYU Abu Dhabi advances NYU as a beacon of learning for the 21st century and plays a key role in developing a sustainable, knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi.

The Division of Engineering at NYUAD is designed to create technological leaders with a global perspective, a broad education, and the capacity to think creatively. Undergraduate programs are characterised by the integration of design and innovation in every year of the curriculum: students enjoy a learning environment conducive to creativity, which is at the heart of tomorrow’s technological innovations. They seek a visionary Dean able to lead a distinguished and diverse faculty engaged in research in emerging technology breakthroughs in robotics, cyber-security, smart cities, bioengineering, energy and environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities:

1. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean inspires and guides academic and administrative efforts, ensuring alignment with NYUAD’s strategic goals and elevating its role within the NYU Global Network.
2. Help express the Division and NYUAD’s mission, share its achievements, and enhance the university’s identity and global positioning.
3. Develop, retain, and attract great talent, leading an ambitious agenda to increase the impact and quality of interdisciplinary research and innovative programs.
4. Engage industry, government, and other institutions to position Engineering at NYUAD as a driver of local impact and global innovation.
5. Address challenges and seize opportunities presented by Abu Dhabi and the region.

Qualifications:

Candidates will have an academic record appropriate for a tenured appointment as full professor in one of the departments within the Division of Engineering at NYUAD and a demonstrated track record of working closely with undergraduate and graduate students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The incoming Dean will have demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring and promoting exceptional faculty and providing an environment in which they can flourish through meaningful discourse and support for research, scholarship, and teaching. The successful candidate will be committed to the ideals of a liberal arts education and to a strong research agenda, ideally having experience with multi-disciplinary collaboration, global education, and faculty and program development.

Nominations and Applications:

NYUAD is being supported by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. For nominations or to learn more, please contact NYUAD@perrettlaver.com.

Formal applications should be made via INTERFOLIO. The application deadline for best consideration is February 6th, 2025.

Candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• A letter of interest that addresses specifically the leadership priorities and themes described in the profile;
• A current curriculum vitae or resume.

The search will continue until an appointment is made and the successful candidate will take up the role during the academic year 25/26.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university.

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