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Visiting Professor – Public History (Open Rank)

New York University Abu Dhabi is inviting applications for a Visiting Professor (Open Rank) position in Public History. This role begins in the 2025–2026 academic year and offers a three-year appointment, based in the vibrant multicultural city of Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will help shape NYUAD’s growing Public History curriculum and work closely with public history stakeholders both within the university and across the wider community.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Public History, Teaching, and Research
Salary: Competitive
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any

What Does a Visiting Professor of Public History Do?

This role involves developing and teaching public history courses within the History Program and Arts and Humanities Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Designing and delivering courses focused on the theory and practice of public history
- Collaborating with public history institutions, cultural organizations, and community partners
- Supporting the curriculum\'s development in global public history
- Engaging with diverse student populations in an interactive and inclusive learning environment
- Maintaining an active research profile and contributing to university-wide service

What Are the Main Responsibilities?

- Teach undergraduate public history courses and supervise student projects
- Develop innovative curricula and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives
- Engage in research and scholarship related to global public history
- Partner with local and international public history stakeholders
- Support NYUAD’s mission of inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity

What Skills Are Needed for a Public History Professor in Abu Dhabi?

Education:
- PhD in History, Public History, or a related field (required by August 1, 2025)

Experience and Skills:
- Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
- A well-defined research agenda in public history
- Prior training in graduate-level public history
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in applied public history settings (e.g., museums, archives, historical societies)
- Interest in technology and AI applications in public history is a plus

What Benefits Come with This Position?

- Generous relocation allowance
- Competitive salary and housing support
- Comprehensive educational assistance for dependents
- Health and wellness resources
- Research funding and academic development support
- Dual-career assistance and a supportive faculty environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter (maximum two single-spaced pages) outlining teaching philosophy and research plans

Candidates selected for further consideration will be asked to submit:
- Two letters of recommendation
- A writing sample
- Two sample course descriptions with reading lists

Start of appointment: Academic year 2025–2026
Application review: Begins immediately and continues until the position is filled

For queries, email: nyuad.academicrecruitmentnyu.edu

Join NYU Abu Dhabi to contribute to a world-class global university, foster innovation in teaching and research, and engage with a dynamic international academic community. Apply today.

Job Title Visiting Professor – Public History (Open Rank) Job Description Visiting Professor – Public History (Open Rank) New York University Abu Dhabi is inviting applications for a Visiting Professor (Open Rank) position in Public History. This role begins in the 2025–2026 academic year and offers a three-year appointment, based in the vibrant multicultural city of Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will help shape NYUAD’s growing Public History curriculum and work closely with public history stakeholders both within the university and across the wider community. Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Higher Education Function: Public History, Teaching, and Research Salary: Competitive Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Candidate Current Location: Any What Does a Visiting Professor of Public History Do? This role involves developing and teaching public history courses within the History Program and Arts and Humanities Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for: - Designing and delivering courses focused on the theory and practice of public history - Collaborating with public history institutions, cultural organizations, and community partners - Supporting the curriculum\'s development in global public history - Engaging with diverse student populations in an interactive and inclusive learning environment - Maintaining an active research profile and contributing to university-wide service What Are the Main Responsibilities? - Teach undergraduate public history courses and supervise student projects - Develop innovative curricula and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives - Engage in research and scholarship related to global public history - Partner with local and international public history stakeholders - Support NYUAD’s mission of inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity What Skills Are Needed for a Public History Professor in Abu Dhabi? Education: - PhD in History, Public History, or a related field (required by August 1, 2025) Experience and Skills: - Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching - A well-defined research agenda in public history - Prior training in graduate-level public history - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Experience working in applied public history settings (e.g., museums, archives, historical societies) - Interest in technology and AI applications in public history is a plus What Benefits Come with This Position? - Generous relocation allowance - Competitive salary and housing support - Comprehensive educational assistance for dependents - Health and wellness resources - Research funding and academic development support - Dual-career assistance and a supportive faculty environment How to Apply Interested candidates should submit: - Curriculum vitae (CV) - Cover letter (maximum two single-spaced pages) outlining teaching philosophy and research plans Candidates selected for further consideration will be asked to submit: - Two letters of recommendation - A writing sample - Two sample course descriptions with reading lists Start of appointment: Academic year 2025–2026 Application review: Begins immediately and continues until the position is filled For queries, email: nyuad.academicrecruitmentnyu.edu Join NYU Abu Dhabi to contribute to a world-class global university, foster innovation in teaching and research, and engage with a dynamic international academic community. Apply today. Post Details

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