Dean of Social Science

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks an accomplished scholar and visionary leader to serve as its next Dean of the Division of Social Science. The Dean will lead a vibrant community of scholars who advance foundational and applied research on pressing issues such as inequality, governance, and social change within an international, interdisciplinary environment.

The Social Science Division is home to over 80 full‑time faculty, including a Nobel Laureate in Economics and a community of post‑doctoral researchers across Economics, Political Science, Social Research & Public Policy, Business Organizations & Society, and Legal Studies. The Division offers five undergraduate majors and graduate programs, with faculty conducting world‑class research that is both theoretically rigorous and globally engaged.

Founded in partnership with New York University and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, NYUAD has be...