The NYUAD Community Programs
The Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program
NYU Abu Dhabi Summer Academy
Position Description
Title: SMSP/SA Academic Fellow
Appointment type: Full-time (12-mos.); Academic
Proposed start date: June 15, 2013
Location: This position is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Program Overview:
NYU and NYUAD currently operate two major community outreach programs. The Sheikh
Mohamed Scholars Program (“SMSP”), established in 2008, is a coeducational program that
offers a select cohort of talented university students unique access to specially designed courses,
lectures, leadership experiences, networking, and graduate school opportunities and scholarships
over the course of the academic year. It conducts a competitive annual selection process and
accepts Scholars from among the most outstanding students at the three national UAE
universities: Zayed University, the United Arab Emirates University, and Higher Colleges of
Technology. The Scholars Program has been developed in close consultation with the Abu Dhabi
Education Council, participating universities, and New York University Abu Dhabi. The SMSP
offers courses and enrichment programs that scholars take in addition to their own courses of
study at their home institutions. The four SMSP courses are: one principal academic class
Critical Thinking and Persuasive Writing, Leadership Development, and Public Speaking.
The NYUAD Summer Academy, launched in 2011, is a coeducational college preparatory
program designed to enhance the academic profile of highly motivated Emirati high school
students from public and private high schools in Abu Dhabi who are 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, an intervening academic year, and a final semester in the fall of their 12th year.
Each summer, students receive approximately three weeks of daily instruction at the NYUAD
campus before traveling to Florence, Italy (1st summer) and New York City (2nd summer) for
approximately ten days of classes and cross-cultural.
For more information about the program, please visit: nyuad.nyu.edu
Position Summary: The NYUAD Community Programs seek a motivated and experienced
individual to provide academic support to high-school- and college-age students who are
studying in the the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program or the NYUAD Summer
Academy. This individual will reside in Abu Dhabi year-round and serve as an instructor,
academic coach, and resource in the following ways: leading recitation and enrichment sessions,
meeting one-on-one with students, and accompanying the SMSP and Summer Academy students
on international trips. Working closely with the Academic Director, lead faculty, and program
staff, the SMSP/SA Academic Fellow will work to ensure the academic success of all students
enrolled.
Responsibilities:
During the academic year, in close collaboration with the principal instructors for Critical
Thinking and Writing (SA) and Critical Thinking and Persuasive Writing and the Assistant
Instructors (SMSP):
 Lead Critical Thinking and Writing class recitation sessions once per week for two
sections of Summer Academy high school students (one 11th grade and one 12th grade)
enrolled at the Military High School throughout the academic year
 Teach Critical Thinking and Writing to one section of tenth grade students once per week
at the Military High School
 Meet individually with SMSP Scholars and/or SA students in need of assistance with
their written assignments
 Conduct workshops on reading, writing, and other skills as necessary for SA students
and/or SMSP Scholars
 Assist students with the preparation of applications to college and/or graduate school
 Assist in grading Finalists’ writing exercise papers submitted during SA and SMSP
Selection Days
While the Summer Academy is in session, in close collaboration with the principal instructors
for Critical Thinking and Writing:
 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 and at a designated global site (Florence, Italy or New York)
Requirements:
 Master’s degree or in TESOL, International Education, or other related field
 Willingness to live and work in Abu Dhabi
 Experience teaching high school- and/or college-age students in a relevant discipline (e.g.
English, writing, critical thinking, etc.)
 Interest or experience working in a multi-cultural, collaborative environment
 Outstanding interpersonal skills
 Ability to supervise high school or college students in a co-curricular setting
Salary:
$36,000-38,000 USD per annum. A competitive benefit package (including stipends for housing
and transportation, health insurance, and travel) will be offered in addition to salary.
To be considered please submit your application online by April 5, 2013.