The Division of Social Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is inviting applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in Computational Social Science. Your tenure home would be in the program in the Division of Social Science closest to your training?Economics,  Political Science, or Social Research and Public Policy (SRPP contains faculty in sociology and policy). The position entails teaching in one of these undergraduate majors, as well as teaching in the newly approved MSc program in Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI. The position features a teaching load of three courses per year.

As NYUAD is a research university, we seek applicants with an active research agenda in any area of computational social science, including but not limited to "big data" collection, management, and visualization; natural language processing and machine learning; network analysis; simulations and advanced statistical methods for descriptive and causal inference in the social sciences; and applications of social science to AI or social science studies of impacts of AI. We are especially interested in scholars who work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and environments. All candidates should demonstrate important contributions to their area of research.

About NYU Abu Dhabi
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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 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 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 building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE), which is fundamental to the University?s commitment to excellence. Visit our website for more information on NYUAD?s commitment to IDBE and how these values are fundamental to our mission.

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.

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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.

This position requires a Ph.D. in social or behavioral science or a related field.

To apply for this position, please submit the following items:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
• Diversity Statement (how you would contribute to inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity)
• Up to 5 representative publications or other writing samples
• Names and email addresses of 3 references (each will be contacted to upload their reference via Interfolio). If desired, senior candidates may delay having references sent until they know they are finalists.

The review of applications will start on January 20, 2025, and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in academic year 2025-2026, subject to final budget approval.

For questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecuitment@nyu.edu.
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NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer.  We particularly welcome applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University?s mission.

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