New York University: NYU – Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Academic Programs: Summer Academy
Location: Abu Dhabi
Description:
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 72 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.
Culture 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 & Public Speaking Skills
With Leadership and Public Speaking as a required course in the Summer Academy, our program spurs confidence, personal growth, maturity, 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 oversee all academic duties for teaching the College Readiness and Success (CRS) course, including lesson planning, instruction, grading, feedback, and office hours for two sections of Summer Academy students – students in their first summer of the program and students in their second summer of the program (Summer I and Summer II). Each CRS course will comprise approximately 5 sessions totaling 10 hours of instruction per cohort (20 hours total per summer), with class hours determined by early Spring 2024. The Instructor will also support programmatic activities throughout the length of the appointment (including weekends) and participate in selection activities and graduation events as needed.
Length of Appointment
Principle Responsibilities
About NYUAD
Established in partnership between New York University and the emirate of Abu Dhabi in the UAE’s capital city, NYUAD is a remarkable community of scholars, students, researchers, artists, inventors, and other experts who have established a new model for higher education in today’s interconnected world. that contributes to the growth of the UAE’s capital as a global hub of knowledge and culture.
Animated by inspiring faculty, students, and staff hailing from over # countries, NYUAD is an international center of excellence and research. Our goal is to attract to our exciting and dynamic campus outstanding faculty who are leaders in their fields collaborating in an exciting and dynamic city. As an international center of excellence in teaching and research, our goal is to attract outstanding faculty who are leaders in their fields, encouraging them to create programs that draw outstanding students and providing an intellectually rich environment.
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 appointments, and many other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the university and the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade.
NYUAD is committed to building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity (IDBE). For more information on NYUAD’s commitment to IDBE and how these values create fundamental to our mission please visit https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/inclusion-diversity-belonging-and-equity.html
Working for NYUAD
A world-class institution deserves world-class benefits. At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work, it’s your home. In order for faculty to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our top talent. This starts with a generous relocation allowance to ensure a smooth transition to Abu Dhabi, followed by a competitive salary, housing, and transportation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services, plus more. NYUAD is committed to faculty success throughout the academic career trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority.
Click here for more information on benefits for you and your dependents, learn more about our current faculty and staff here; and click here to learn more about Abu Dhabi and the NYUAD campus.
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Required Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training
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