Open-Rank Professor of Entrepreneurship – Stern at NYUAD
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in partnership with NYU Stern, invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track, open-rank Professor of Entrepreneurship position at the Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi (Stern at NYUAD).
Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this faculty position combines rigorous academic research with teaching and course development in entrepreneurship and related fields. The university seeks experienced scholars with strong research credentials and a commitment to innovative teaching.
Priority will be given to associate and full professors with an established record of excellent scholarship and business school teaching in new venture creation, business models, and entrepreneurial finance.
Position Details
- Institution: New York University Abu Dhabi
- School: Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi (Stern at NYUAD)
- Academic Unit: Stern at NYUAD Management
- Position: Open-Rank Professor of Entrepreneurship
- Appointment: Tenured or tenure-track
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will contribute to Stern at NYUAD's research and teaching activities through:
- Conducting rigorous academic research in entrepreneurship and related areas.
- Teaching core and elective courses in entrepreneurship and relevant fields of expertise.
- Developing core and elective courses that support the school's business education programs.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Entrepreneurship, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- An expected 5–10+ years of academic experience.
- A record of publications in top academic outlets.
Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to high-quality scholarship, innovative research, and effective teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
- An established record of excellent scholarship and business school teaching in new venture creation, business models, and entrepreneurial finance, particularly at the associate or full professor level.
- A strong track record of building partnerships with startup incubators, investors, and business leaders.
Compensation and Benefits
Stern at NYUAD offers competitive faculty compensation and benefits packages, along with a competitive teaching load.
Faculty and academic staff benefits include:
- A generous relocation allowance.
- Educational assistance for dependents.
- Access to health and wellness services.
- Institutional support for ambitious research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches.
- Support for dual-career families as an institutional priority.
Additional information is available in the NYU Abu Dhabi Compensation and Benefits Guide.
About Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi
Established through a 2023 agreement between NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Stern, the Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi extends NYU Stern's business education and research activities to the United Arab Emirates.
The partnership combines NYU Stern's expertise in business education with NYU Abu Dhabi's academic and regional experience to develop business programming with an international reach.
Founded in 1900, NYU Stern offers undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs and maintains an internationally diverse faculty and student community.
About New York University Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East operated by New York University.
The university combines a selective undergraduate curriculum across disciplines with advanced research and scholarship. Its students represent more than 120 countries and speak over 100 languages.
Graduate education is an area of planned growth, with the university expecting to expand its graduate student population as doctoral programs are developed.
Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form a global university network, supported by study-abroad opportunities across six continents.
NYUAD is committed to academic excellence, equal opportunity, non-discrimination, dignity, and mutual respect in its teaching, research, and campus community.