Lecturer in the Academic Enrichment Program (Open Rank)
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About the Role
NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in the Academic Enrichment Program to teach writing courses to Emirati students, focusing on linguistic and argumentation skills.
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Responsibilities
- Teach three courses with multiple sections throughout the academic year, with three meetings per week
- Work closely with the Executive Director on syllabus and program development
- Advise and mentor students
- Work closely with academic support staff
- Design aspects of the experiential learning component of the program
- Assist in program administration as needed
- Participate in program development activities
- Attend orientation in August
- Continue ongoing research in academic or creative fields
- Participate in regular professional development workshops
- Contribute to the intellectual life of NYUAD
Requirements
- Advanced degree (PhD preferred)
- Minimum of seven years of experience mentoring students and teaching writing at the college or university level
- Strong record of professional achievement preferred
- Commitment to professional collaboration, student well being, and organizational modeling
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Program Overview
- The Academic Enrichment Program at NYU Abu Dhabi prepares Emirati students for success in a liberal arts and research university.
- Focuses on developing linguistic and argumentation skills through three thematically integrated courses.
- Consistently advises students as they transition to the university.
- Works with students to enhance academic and cultural experiences.
Responsibilities
- Teach three courses with multiple sections throughout the academic year, with three meetings per week.
- Work closely with the Executive Director on syllabus and program development.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Work closely with academic support staff.
- Design aspects of the experiential learning component.
- Assist in program administration as needed.
- Participate in program development activities.
- Attend orientation in August.
- Continue ongoing research in academic or creative fields.
- Participate in regular professional development workshops.
- Contribute to the intellectual life of NYUAD.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD preferred).
- Minimum of seven years of experience mentoring students and teaching writing at the college or university level.
- Strong record of professional achievement preferred.
- Commitment to professional collaboration, student well being, and organizational modeling.
About NYU Abu Dhabi
- First comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East operated abroad by a major American research university.
- Times Higher Education ranks NYU among top 30 universities worldwide.
- Integrated highly selective undergraduate curriculum with world center for advanced research.
- Students from over 120 countries speaking over 100 languages.
- Committed to non discrimination, anti harassment, dignity, and mutual respect.
Application Instructions
- Submit CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, recent teaching evaluations (if available).
- Provide a written statement (approx. 250 words) on broadening academic access and fostering engagement.
- Names and email addresses of 3 references (each will be contacted via Interfolio).
- Review begins September 7th, rolling until position filled.
- Anticipated start in academic year 2026 2027.
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