Professor of Early Modern European Art History, New York University Abu Dhabi

The Division of Arts and Humanities at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for an open rank (tenure-track / tenured) faculty position in Early Modern European Art History. Applicants must have expertise in early modern European art and its entanglements with the diverse histories of empire, colonialism, and cultural exchange.

The Program seeks scholars who can demonstrate a commitment to methodological reflection and innovation that is open to cross-disciplinary and global art historical perspectives. The successful candidate will help develop collaborations with other programs in the Arts & Humanities Division as well as with other divisions at NYUAD. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising in the Program, teaching in the Core Curriculum, research, and service to the University.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Art History, an established or emerging internationally recognized publication record. They will have corresponding teaching experience and be expected to mentor and supervise BA, MA, MFA, and PhD students.

About Art & Art History at NYU Abu Dhabi
Art & Art History at NYUAD is undertaking an exciting expansion that seeks to develop a global curriculum, and at the same time to consolidate its commitment to bringing Art History, arts practice, and design together in one program. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this dynamic development.
NYUAD Art & Art History faculty are especially active in fostering collaborations with local and regional artists and art institutions, including the NYUAD Art Gallery, and academic organizations and museums. Two of its faculty have founded Al Mawrid, the first Centre for the Study of Arab Art, which also houses Akkasah, a major archive of vernacular and documentary photography from the region. NYUAD’s campus is situated on Saadiyat Island’s cultural district, home to an established and growing array of major arts institutions including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and the Shaykh Zayed National Museum, in addition to innovative gallery spaces such as Warehouse 421 and Manarat al Saadiyat. The burgeoning art landscapes Dubai and Sharjah are also nearby.

NYUAD is part of the NYU Global Network which extends across three portal campuses and eleven ‘study away sites’ across the globe. Within this network, NYUAD is unique in its commitment to a global curriculum that reflects its exceptionally diverse international student body. Our students come from more than 120 countries, with no single nationality exceeding more than 15 percent of the total student population. As a program, Art & Art History sees itself as making a distinctive contribution to NYUAD’s research and teaching mission.
NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the University’s commitment to excellence. It is our faculty that sustains our inclusive learning environment. Our modern campus is home to over 320 faculty who represent more than 45 different nationalities, all of whom bring a global perspective to their classrooms and research projects. Research is advanced by over 400 highly qualified research staff, who are likewise drawn from all over the world.

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. Established in partnership between New York University (NYU) and the emirate of Abu Dhabi, NYUAD has assembled over the past decade a remarkable community of scholars, students, researchers, artists, inventors, and others who have contributed to the growth of UAE’s capital as a global hub of knowledge and culture while establishing a new model of higher education for today’s complex world.

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 to advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. Together, NYU’s portal 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 the numerous Global Network study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. 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 further master’s level and 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.

NYUAD is committed to building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE), which is fundamental to the University’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website for more information on NYUAD’s commitment to IDBE and how these values are fundamental to our mission. We particularly welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. And, we encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our University.

Qualifications
This position requires a PhD in Art History.

Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please submit the following items:
– Curriculum Vitae
– Cover Letter
– Research Statement
– Teaching Statement
– Service Statement
– List of Courses Taught
– Relevant Syllabi
– Names and emails of three references who will be contacted by Interfolio to submit their letter confidentially through the system.

Please apply via the following website: https://apply.interfolio.com/156889

We anticipate that the successful candidate will start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in Fall 2025 or later, subject to final budget approval.

For questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecuitment@nyu.edu.
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