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Description

Program Overview

The NYU Abu Dhabi Summer Academy is an 18-month university preparation program designed to enhance the academic profiles of highly motivated Emirati high school students. The program features intensive instruction in Leadership and Public Speaking, Critical Thinking and Writing, Mathematical Reasoning for the Sciences, College Readiness and Success, and IELTS Preparation over the course of two summers and an intervening academic year. 

Following a competitive admissions process, up to 90 program participants are selected each year as recipients of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarships for Outstanding High School Students, which enables them to attend the Summer Academy.

In this mixed-gender program, students are exposed to a rich cultural and rigorous academic program which enhances their ability to gain admission to and perform well at top-tier English-language universities.  The program begins during the summer following the 10th year of high school and continues for the following 18 months, with two intensive summer sessions of study in Abu Dhabi at the NYUAD Campus. In addition, students participate in online study and academic refresher weekends during the following academic year.

Program Goals

University Preparation

Students gain the academic, cultural, and social skills necessary for success at top-tier universities. Summer Academy graduates have attended Yale, NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, Princeton, United Arab Emirates University, The London School of Economics, George Washington University, King’s College London, The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and many others.

Academic Preparation

We introduce students to accelerated study of mathematics, critical thinking and writing, the humanities and to the value of a liberal arts education.

Cultural Awareness

Students develop their understanding of the social and cultural norms of universities and build useful intercultural competencies for success in university.

Test Preparation

We prepare students to excel on the standardized tests necessary for university entry.

Leadership and Public Speaking Skills

With Leadership and Public Speaking as a required course in the Summer Academy,  our program spurs confidence, personal growth, maturity, and leadership skills.

Social Networking

We bring together top students from across the UAE who form a supportive and challenging social network among themselves and with Summer Academy alumni who have gone on to university study, graduate school, professions, and leadership careers.

Job Summary

The Instructor will be responsible for overseeing all academic aspects of the IELTS Test Preparation course, including lesson planning, instruction, grading, providing feedback, and holding office hours for two sections of Summer Academy students: those in their first summer (Summer I) and second summer (Summer II) of the program. The course will involve approximately 15 contact hours, with exact hours determined during the hiring process.

In addition to academic duties, the Instructor will support program-related activities throughout the appointment, including weekends, and participate in selection activities and graduation events as required. The Instructor is expected to actively contribute to enriching the educational experience of the students and to play a key role in helping the program achieve its goals.

Length of Appointment


	Summer Session: Five weeks from approximately July 7 - August 8, 2025
	Approximately two meetings prior to the summer session’s start for orientation activities


Principal Responsibilities

The job’s activities in terms that enable someone who knows nothing about the job to understand what is done in each activity.


	Teach the IELTS Preparation course to one section - the Class of 2026 (Summer I) in Abu Dhabi
	Work within the existing IELTS Preparation curriculum, which is focused on the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills that form the foundation of the English Language Proficiency skills required for admission to top-tier English-language universities. Areas of study include: establishing and reinforcing core academic concepts and skills necessary for success on the IELTS examinations, diagnostic and practice examinations, and strategies and techniques to master the different components of the examination
	Attend any pre-program meetings and/or training sessions
	Work closely with the other IELTS Preparation instructor(s) and Teaching Assistant(s) to ensure that all sections receive the same material delivered with a similar high-quality approach
	Supervise and coordinate instruction with teaching assistants(s)
	Be available to individual students and groups in need of assistance, as well as to other instructors undertaking cross-curricular or collaborative projects
	Provide students with ongoing and regular feedback (oral and written) during the course 
	Participate in faculty meetings by providing detailed feedback on student progress 
	Following the summer session, submit extensive and detailed written feedback on each student to be used in crafting letters of recommendation for their college applications (within 30 days)
	Attend and provide assistance as needed with co-curricular events and activities throughout the summer session, which will entail leading small groups of students on excursions and trips, or supporting the operations of the program as needed
	Oversee and support students during assigned day trips, extracurricular activities, and events, ensuring a safe and engaging environment that promotes learning and development


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. 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.|

Qualifications

Qualifications must support the essential functions and serve as the primary criteria for selecting candidates.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training


	Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in English, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, TEFL, ESL, or a related subject
	Availability to teach in Abu Dhabi during the dates listed above
	Ability to provide some online instruction during the dates listed above, if necessary


Preferred Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training


	Advanced degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, TEFL, ESL, or related subject
	High-school or college-level experience teaching in English


Required Work and Related Experience


	Demonstrated interest in cross-cultural education and enthusiasm for teaching
	Experience supervising high school students in a co-curricular setting (i.e. school or after school program)
	Availability to assist with the planning of the program prior to the start of classes


Preferred Work and Related Experience


	Work or internship experience teaching English as an additional language
	Familiarity with online and face-to-face instruction


Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae in PDF format. For instructions and information on how to apply, please visit our website at https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/academic-support.html.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to our university's cultural and ethnic diversity.

If you have questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu

For more information about the program, please visit www.nyuad.nyu.edu/summer.academy. 

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

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 traditionally 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.

@WorkAtNYUAD

#nyuadinstructorcareers

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For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time


New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

Description

The Core Technology Platforms (CTP) at New York University Abu Dhabi are multidisciplinary, centrally organized research facilities comprised of 12 core laboratories. We provide access to hundreds of research equipment, user training, and research support to NYU Abu Dhabi's academic community and collaborators. For more information, please refer to the CTP website.

The CTP seeks to appoint a Research Instrumentation Specialist - Marine Fieldwork for a Fixed Term of three years, renewable.

The successful candidate will be a member of NYU Abu Dhabi Core Technology Platforms (CTP) Operations reporting to the Executive Director of the CTP department.

The candidate:

The successful candidate will work with researchers and faculty members on an as-needed basis and assist them in running experiments using the relevant ‘Core Technology Platform’ (CTP) equipment.

The main duties will include:


	Operation of the research vessel: launching and landing the boat on slips, navigating the boat to research sites using GPS, safely deploying and collecting research divers on-site, and cleaning and maintaining the boat and its engines (except for major engine services).
	Management of the NYUAD research vessels: keeping up-to-date logs of operational hours using the CTP booking software, maintenance must be tracked and a maintenance schedule planned and adhered to, and annual CNIA inspections and license renewals must be completed on time to minimize the interruption to research.
	Function as Diving Safety Officer for research diving at NYUAD: make sure that all research diving is done in a safe manner while meeting the NYUAD approved Dive Safety Manual, ensuring all divers submit project plans, dive plans, and their dive logs after research diving activities have been completed, the Dive Safety Manual must be reviewed annually to determine if any changes are required in collaboration with the Dive Safety Board, diving Statistics (logs) must also be submitted to AAUS at the beginning of each academic year for the previous year.
	Provide logistical and field support to researchers regarding diving and other marine research where possible.
	Provide annual training sessions for First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and in-water rescue techniques.
	Preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of SCUBA gear. This includes keeping maintenance records and ensuring all equipment used is in safe operational condition.
	Filling of SCUBA tanks using the NYUAD breathing air compressor and associated fill station. This includes the timely changing of filters, air safety quality checks, and maintenance.


The candidate must be willing to be trained on additional equipment as required and operate them and travel locally and internationally if needed.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training


	Three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination, which must include extensive experience with     powerboat operation and SCUBA diving.
	Must have power-boat operator certification (e.g. RYA Level 2)
	Must have Instructor-level certification in SCUBA diving from an internationally recognized organization, familiar with all  aspects of safety during diving and onboard boats.
	Experience in teaching Emergency First Response and Emergency Oxygen provider courses.


Preferred Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training


	BSc or MSc in Science, Marine, Environmental or equivalent
	Training in breathing air compressor operation and maintenance
	Training as SCUBA Technician
	AAUS scientific diver certification desired
	Familiar with UAE waters especially around Abu Dhabi.
	Valid UAE driver’s license.


Required Work and Related Experience


	Experience managing maintenance schedules for scuba equipment and boats
	Experience with dive logging software
	Experience as a powerboat operator involving scuba divers
	Experience in leading instruction of divers for certification


Preferred Work and Related Experience


	Experienced in field-based marine research
	Experience in Closed Circuit Rebreathers desired
	Technical Dive Qualifications and experience desired
	Experience operating and maintaining breathing air compressors
	Experience blending nitrox using partial pressure blending


The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, and at least two letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email: nyuad.admin.ctp@nyu.edu

About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU's global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

 EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.


Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following posts:

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Assistant Professor
LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science, School of Data Science
(Post Ref.: 24/252)

The School of Data Science (SDS) is committed to becoming the premier incubator for data innovation in Asia. Our mission is to nurture leading data scientists through an interdisciplinary curriculum that fosters ethical, critical and strategic thinking. The SDS comprises two divisions: the Division of Artificial Intelligence and the Division of Industrial Data Science, as well as the LEO Dr David P. Chan Institute of Data Science.

The LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science (https://www.ln.edu.hk/sds/leodcids/home) aims to (i) provide education service; (ii) empower researchers; (iii) cultivate new collaborations, and (iv) perform academic research in some selected areas of data science.

The appointee will join the LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science and will be expected to:


	carry out research and submit papers to top journals in the field of large vision models or large language models. Additionally, the appointee will be responsible for submitting grant proposals to various funding bodies. Furthermore, the appointee will have the opportunity to organize conferences, seminars, reading groups, workshops, and other related research activities;
	play a central role in the daily operation of the upcoming new Taught Postgraduate programme(s) offered by the Division of Artificial Intelligence/ LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science. The teaching load will be two courses per year, distributed according to the needs of the Institute and upon mutual agreement. English will be the medium of instruction. The appointee will also be required to supervise students’ projects or thesis; and
	perform administrative duties as assigned by the Director of the LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science.


General Requirements

Candidates should have (i) a PhD degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline; (ii) a good command of both English and Chinese; (iii) a strong publication record in the top-tier journals/conferences in the relevant field; and (iv) experience in developing external competitive research proposals. Candidates with a good teaching record will be an advantage.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University

The basic full-time salary of EUR 4,752.30

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

39 Faculty of Computer Science
Startdate: 01.01.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 28.02.2027
Reference no.: 3289

Among the many reasons to research and teach at the University of Vienna there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space to continuously strive for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time, they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions. Does that appeal to you? Then welcome to our team!

About the team:

The research group Scientific Computing, led by Prof. Siegfried Benkner, focuses on research in programming paradigms, languages, compilers, and software and hardware infrastructures for scientific computing to support users in the process of solving increasingly complex compute- and data-intensive problems in science and engineering on high-end parallel and distributed computing platforms.
The selected candidate will participate in an international and interdisciplinary research project under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Atakan Aral.  The project aims to ensure seamless and reliable monitoring of critical infrastructures (e.g., facilities for water supply and electricity generation) through real-time and distributed processing of IoT sensor data. The project team will include doctoral and master’s students in our group, as well as international partners from the University of Sheffield, UK, and University College Dublin, Ireland.

Research Group: https://sc.cs.univie.ac.at/

Project Website: https://troci.holisun.com/

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research and administration, which means:


	You develop an independent research profile in the field of distributed systems.
	You get involved in the research and management of the EU project mentioned above.
	You supervise the research conducted by master’s and doctoral students.
	You engage with colleagues from adjacent fields and collaborate on interdisciplinary research.
	You publish internationally and give lectures.
	You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.


This is a purely research-oriented position with no teaching duties, unless the candidate specifically requests them, in which case additional compensation will be provided.

These are your qualifications:


	You have completed doctoral/PhD studies in Computer Science or a closely related field, or you expect to complete them by 31.12.2024.
	You have established experience in distributed systems, ideally in the areas of the Internet of Things, Edge/Cloud Computing, Edge AI/Federated Learning, or Sensor Networks, with a focus on resource management, latency/performance optimization, fault tolerance, scalability, or energy efficiency/sustainability.
	You have research competence and initiative proven through international publications in reputable conferences and journals.
	You have excellent written and spoken English skills, demonstrated by high-quality academic writing and communication. (Our working language is English.)
	You are experienced in research management and leading project staff.
	You are a team player with strong social/communicative skills.


What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic full-time salary of EUR 4,752.30 (14 times a year) with a fixed term of  2 years+ (depending on the start date) until 28.02.2027. Potential extension is possible based on performance and availability of funds.

Equal opportunities for everyone:  We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

What you need to apply:


	Scientific curriculum vitae, including links to DBLP and/or Scholar profile
	List of publications and presentations
	Motivation letter, which summarizes your research interests/plans and demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications above with tangible outcomes
	Doctoral degree or confirmation of defense date
	Abstract of doctoral thesis
	Contact details of persons who can provide reference letters


You can apply via our job portal / Apply now – button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Atakan Aral

atakan.aral@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

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​Application deadline: 12/20/2024


University of Vienna

Description

Program Overview

The NYU Abu Dhabi Summer Academy is an 18-month university preparation program designed to enhance the academic profiles of highly motivated Emirati high school students. The program features intensive instruction in Leadership and Public Speaking, Critical Thinking and Writing, Mathematical Reasoning for the Sciences, College Readiness and Success, and IELTS Preparation over the course of two summers and an intervening academic year. 

Following a competitive admissions process, up to 90 program participants are selected each year as recipients of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarships for Outstanding High School Students, which enables them to attend the Summer Academy.

In this mixed-gender program, students are exposed to a rich cultural and rigorous academic program which enhances their ability to gain admission to and perform well at top-tier English-language universities. The program begins during the summer following the 10th year of high school and continues for the following 18 months, with two intensive summer sessions of study in Abu Dhabi at the NYUAD Campus. In addition, students participate in online study and academic refresher weekends during the following academic year.

Program Goals

University Preparation

Students gain the academic, cultural, and social skills necessary for success at top-tier universities. Summer Academy graduates have attended Yale, NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, Princeton, United Arab Emirates University, The London School of Economics, George Washington University, King’s College London, The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and many others.

Academic Preparation

We introduce students to accelerated study of mathematics, critical thinking and writing, the humanities and to the value of a liberal arts education.

Cultural Awareness

Students develop their understanding of the social and cultural norms of universities and build useful intercultural competencies for success in university.

Test Preparation

We prepare students to excel on the standardized tests necessary for university entry.

Leadership and Public Speaking Skills

With Leadership and Public Speaking as a required course in the Summer Academy,  our program spurs confidence, personal growth, maturity, and leadership skills.

Social Networking

We bring together top students from across the UAE who form a supportive and challenging social network among themselves and with Summer Academy alumni who have gone on to university study, graduate school, professions, and leadership careers.

Job Summary

The Instructor will be responsible for overseeing all academic aspects of the Leadership and Public Speaking (LPS) course, including lesson planning, instruction, grading, providing feedback, and holding office hours for two sections of Summer Academy students: those in their first summer (Summer I) and second summer (Summer II) of the program. The course will involve approximately 36 contact hours, with exact hours determined during the hiring process.

In addition to academic duties, the Instructor will support program-related activities throughout the appointment, including weekends, and participate in selection activities and graduation events as required. The Instructor is expected to actively contribute to enriching the educational experience of the students and to play a key role in helping the program achieve its goals.

Length of Appointment


	Summer Session: Five weeks from approximately July 7 - August 8, 2024
	Approximately two meetings prior to the summer session’s start for orientation activities


Principal Responsibilities

The job’s activities in terms that enable someone who knows nothing about the job to understand what is done in each activity.


	Teach the LPS course to two sections - the Classes of 2025 (Summer II) and 2026 (Summer I) in Abu Dhabi
	Work within the existing LPS curriculum to explore with students aspects of the theory and practice of leadership, develop their own leadership awareness, and improve their public speaking skills. This course, over the 18-month span of the Summer Academy, also helps students enhance their critical analysis, collaboration and teamwork skills, problem solving skills, and oral communications in various formats including speeches, debates, and group presentations. Areas of study include: characteristics of effective leadership, public speaking, leadership development, and interactions with leaders from different settings
	Attend any pre-program meetings and/or training sessions
	Work closely with the other LPS instructor(s) to ensure that both cohorts and all sections receive the same material delivered with a similar high-quality approach
	Supervise and coordinate instruction with teaching assistants(s)
	Arrange for meetings and facilitate interactions with leaders from various professional settings, typically 3-4 leaders in the UAE
	Schedule and be available to individual students and groups in need of assistance, as well as to other instructors undertaking cross-curricular or collaborative projects
	Provide students with ongoing and regular feedback (oral and written) during the course 
	Participate in faculty meetings by providing detailed feedback on student progress 
	Following the summer session, submit extensive and detailed written feedback on each student to be used in crafting letters of recommendation for their college applications (within 30 days)
	Attend and provide assistance as needed with co-curricular events and activities throughout the summer session, which will entail leading small groups of students on excursions and trips, or supporting the operations of the program as needed
	Oversee and support students during assigned day trips, extracurricular activities, and events, ensuring a safe and engaging environment that promotes learning and development


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. 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications must support the essential functions and serve as the primary criteria for selecting candidates.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training


	Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Education, Public Relations, Psychology or other  related educational field
	Public Speaking Certification: Certifications from programs such as but not limited to Toastmasters International (e.g., Competent Communicator or Distinguished Toastmaster) and Dale Carnegie
	Leadership Development Certification: Leadership-focused certifications, such as but not limited to those from the John Maxwell Team or the Center for Creative Leadership CCL
	Certificates of training in communication and leadership from a recognized international university


Preferred Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training


	Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, or other terminal degree) in Executive Leadership, Professional Communications, Educational Leadership, or a related subject
	High-school or college-level experience in teaching debating and public speaking


Required Work and Related Experience


	Experience teaching public speaking, communication, leadership, or related courses at a university level
	Experience teaching a related course at the high School or university level 
	Demonstrated experience in delivering leadership development programs or training in an Academic or Professional setting 
	The ability to demonstrate effective public speaking techniques and mentor students in the art of communication and presentation
	Ability to teach leadership principles and practices, including team management, decision-making, and strategic thinking in an Academic or Professional manner
	Experience in designing and developing course curricula focused on public speaking, leadership, or communication skills
	Proficiency in various teaching methodologies, such as interactive workshops, experiential learning, and assessments tailored to enhance students’ public speaking and leadership abilities
	Demonstrated ability to provide feedback in a constructive manner
	Experience supervising high school and/or university students in a co-curricular setting (i.e. school or after-school program)


Preferred Work and Related Experience


	Demonstrated interest in cross-cultural education and enthusiasm for teaching
	Familiarity with online and face-to-face instruction 


Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae in PDF format. For instructions and information on how to apply, please visit our website at https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/academic-support.html.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to our university's cultural and ethnic diversity.

If you have questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu

For more information about the program, please visit www.nyuad.nyu.edu/summer.academy. 

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

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 traditionally 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.

@WorkAtNYUAD

#nyuadinstructorcareers

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time


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