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The University of Southampton is inviting applications for a Research Fellow/ Senior Research Assistant in the area of homelessness and psychology. The successful candidate will join the Centre for Homelessness Research and Practice, located in the School of Psychology.

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University of Southampton

£22,154 to £23,463 per annum pro rata (0.6 FTE)

United Kingdom, Guildford

We are seeking to recruit a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist or Counselling Psychologist (BACP, UKCP or BPS registered, or eligible for such) to join our established multidisciplinary team working with students with wide ranging and sometimes complex issues. The role is offered on a part time, 3-day-a-week basis, for a 0.6 Full time Equivalent.

About 70% of our sessions are ‘One at a Time’, and we also support students with brief counselling contracts, and sometimes over the longer term, both face to face and via video. Some counsellors also offer phone, email and IM counselling, but this is optional.

We are offering:


	Being part of a dynamic and supportive team of counsellors
	Generous CPD allowance and additional training opportunities
	Paid for fortnightly supervision
	Multidisciplinary support with risk presentations from our ‘sister’ team of Mental Health Practitioners
	Generous annual leave and pension scheme
	A long-established culture of co-operation, mutual respect and continuous learning.


What we are looking for:


	Enthusiasm for delivering brief interventions, including One at a Time (OAAT) sessions. Training in OAAT can be provided by us.
	Some experience of working in Higher Education, Further Education or Youth Counselling
	Able to assess, manage and work therapeutically with crisis, risk and complex presentations
	Integrative and flexible therapeutic approach
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	Understanding and experience of promoting the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda.


Core hours are 9am-5pm. Candidates must be able to attend campus for all their working hours.

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University of Surrey

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to join Dr Lindsay Broadbent’s group in the Section of Virology, School of Biosciences, University of Surrey.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative translational research project exploring the association of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and the development of childhood asthma. The successful candidate will use complex respiratory epithelial cell models grown and differentiated at air-liquid interface to explore virus-host interactions and subsequent innate immune responses and signalling pathways.

We are therefore looking for a highly motivated individual with or about to obtain a PhD in a biological science related subject, and proven ability in cell biology and virus research. A background in culturing primary cells and/or organoid systems, virology, innate immunology and transcriptomics would also be highly beneficial.

Our well-equipped laboratory is located in the School of Biosciences at the beautiful campus of the University of Surrey, close to London. The dynamic and growing Section of Virology is comprised of five research groups focused on the molecular and cellular basis of disease caused by a range of important human and animal pathogens including herpesviruses, poxviruses, SARS-CoV2, RSV and arboviruses.

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How to apply

When completing the online application form, please ensure you include a cover letter.

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$110,868 to $119,186 + 17% Superannuation

Australia, Bundoora


	1 x full time, fixed term (until November 2025) position available within the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences - Pharmaceutical Sciences Discipline
	Salary Academic Level B1 ($110,868) to B3 ($119,186 ) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
	Based at Bundoora campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.


About You

The Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, aligned with the Pharmaceutical Sciences discipline. More specifically, you are responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate and Honours degree programs and for maintaining and advancing your scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. You will also be expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. You will be expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team. You may also be responsible for course coordination.

To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:


	Demonstrated ability to prepare, deliver and assess Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences courses
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Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in a field relevant to Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

Position description - Lecturer, Pharmaceutical Sciences

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter and address  the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Talent Advisors - Aleks at Aleksandra.besia@rmit.edu.au or Jennifer at Jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au

Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements.

Applications close on Wednesday, 27 November 2024. 

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about

https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university

Why work at RMIT University

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.

We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. 


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