Adjunct Academic Specialist Music - UAE

Position Overview

New York University Abu Dhabi is inviting applications for an Adjunct Academic Specialist in Music Performance for the  academic year in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This Higher Education teaching opportunity focuses on delivering high-quality music performance instruction across individual lessons, ensembles, and group classes within a diverse liberal arts university environment.

• Country: UAE
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Higher Education
• Function:
  Classroom Teaching
• Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
  Any
• Job Type: Part-time

• Teach group music performance classes at beginner and intermediate levels
• Deliver individual instrumental or vocal instruction
• Direct or support ensembles as required by the Division of Arts and Humanities
• Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with academic standards
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback
• Foster inclusive classroom environments that support diverse musical traditions
• Contribute to performance showcases, recitals, and academic events
• Collaborate with faculty and academic staff to support student artistic development

• UAE citizen or UAE residence visa holder
• Eligible to obtain a No Objection Certificate from current employer if applicable
• Bachelor's degree in Music required;
  Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred
• Accomplished professional performer with demonstrated expertise
• Teaching experience across multiple levels of student development
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Experience teaching diverse student populations

• Instrumental or vocal performance expertise including woodwinds, brass, orchestral strings, piano, guitar, percussion, drum set, voice, or traditional Arab instruments such as Oud, Qanun, Nay, or Violin
• Music pedagogy and curriculum development
• Ensemble direction and performance coaching
• Cross-cultural musical understanding
• Classroom management and student mentorship
• Artistic collaboration and performance planning

• Opportunity to teach at one of the region's top-ranked international universities
• Engagement with a diverse, globally represented student body
• Flexible part-time teaching commitment
• Participation in a vibrant arts and humanities academic community
• Access to world-class campus facilities and performance spaces
• Contribution to interdisciplinary liberal arts education in Abu Dhabi