NYU Abu Dhabi Summer Academy
The Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarships for Outstanding High School Students
Job Title: Academic Coach
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Length of Appointment: June 31 through August 3, 2016 (in Abu Dhabi from June 31 to July 23 and
at an assigned global site (Florence, Italy or New York from July 24 to August 3), with attendance at
approximately two meetings prior to the program’s start for orientation activities.
Program Overview: The NYUAD Summer Academy is a cross-cultural program designed to enhance
the academic profile of highly motivated Emirati high school students about to start their 11th year.
The program features intensive instruction in Critical Writing and Thinking, Mathematical Reasoning,
Test Preparation, and Leadership Development and Public Speaking over the course of two summers
and an intervening academic year. Each summer, students receive approximately three weeks of
instruction at the NYUAD campus before traveling to Florence, Italy (1st summer) and New York City
(2nd summer) for approximately ten days. Applications are due no later than January 31, 2016 and will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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 http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/facultypositions.html. If you have any questions, please email mfriesen@nyu.edu. For more information
about the program, please visit: www.nyuad.nyu.edu/summer.academy.
Responsibilities:
Meet individually with students during study hall, meals, breaks, and in the evenings to assist with
reading and homework assignments
Advise students on the development of individualized college application plans, in conjunction with
Summer Academy and NYUAD admissions staff
Assist instructors in class with group work and with judging presentations, as necessary
Assist chaperones with supervision of students during co-curricular activities in Abu Dhabi, New
York, and/or Florence
Report any instances of student misconduct, academic performance concerns, and health issues to
Summer Academy management
Contribute to the overall high-spirited atmosphere of the Summer Academy
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Currently-enrolled graduate student at NYU in New York
Available to travel to Abu Dhabi, and New York or Florence (per individual assignment), during the
dates listed above
Demonstrated interest in cross-cultural education and enthusiasm for teaching
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising high school students in a co-curricular setting (i.e. summer camp or after
school program)
Work or internship experience teaching English or other content area to non-native speakers
Availability to assist with the administration of the program prior to the start of classes in Abu Dhabi
Salary:
A competitive stipend is provided for the summer session. Airfare, housing, and most meals are
furnished. This position is part-time and the appointee will not receive any benefits meant for fulltime exempt NYUAD employees (e.g. health insurance, retirement, vacation, etc.). EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled