Job Details

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 provides intensive instruction in Leadership and Public Speaking, Critical Thinking and Writing, Mathematical Reasoning for the Sciences, College Readiness and Success, and IELTS Preparation over 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, enabling them to attend the Summer Academy. Students are exposed to a rich cultural and rigorous academic program that supports admission to and success at top-tier English-language universities. The program begins after the 10th year of high school and continues for 18 months, with two intensive summer sessions in Abu Dhabi at the NYUAD Campus, plus 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. Alumni have gone on to institutions including Yale, NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, Princeton, United Arab Emirates University, The London School of Economics, George Washington University, King's College London, and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, among others.

Academic Preparation
We introduce students to accelerated study of mathematics, critical thinking and writing, the humanities, and the value of a liberal arts education.

Cultural Awareness
Students develop their understanding of the social and cultural norms of universities and build intercultural competencies for success in university.

Test Preparation
We prepare students to excel on standardized tests necessary for university entry.

Leadership and Public Speaking Skills
Leadership and Public Speaking are required courses in the Summer Academy and contribute to 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 progressed to university study, graduate school, professions, and leadership careers.

Job Summary

The Specialist oversees all academic duties for teaching the Mathematical Reasoning for the Sciences (MTH) course, including lesson planning, instruction, grading, feedback, and office hours for two sections of Summer Academy students (Summer I and Summer II). The course involves approximately 37 contact hours, with exact hours determined during the hiring process.

In addition to academic duties, the Specialist supports program-related activities throughout the appointment, including weekends. The Instructor is expected to actively contribute to enriching the educational experience and to help the program achieve its goals.

Length of Appointment

• Approximately two mandatory meetings before the summer session starts for orientation activities
• Summer Session duration: Five weeks from approximately July 6 to August 7, 2026

Principal Responsibilities

The job's activities are described so that someone unfamiliar with the role can understand what is done in each activity.

• Teach the MTH course to two sections—the Classes of 2026 (Summer II) and 2027 (Summer I) in Abu Dhabi
• Work within the existing MTH curriculum, focusing on math foundations for the sciences. Areas of study include: algebra & functions, systems of equations & vectors, geometry & trigonometry, introductory probability and statistics, logic & paradoxes, test practice, and other advanced math topics as needed
• Attend any pre-program meetings and/or training sessions
• Collaborate with other MTH specialists to ensure consistency across cohorts and sections
• Supervise and coordinate instruction with teaching assistants
• Be available to individual students and groups in need of assistance, and to other specialists 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
• Before the end of the summer session, submit extensive written feedback on each student to be incorporated into a program recommendation letter
• Attend and assist with co-curricular events and evening activities, including leading small groups on excursions or supporting program operations as needed
• Oversee and support students during day trips, extracurricular evening activities, and events, ensuring a safe and engaging environment that promotes learning

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is a liberal arts and research campus operated abroad by a major American university. NYU has a global footprint with campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, offering a broad spectrum of learning environments and study-abroad opportunities.

NYUAD is committed to equal opportunity, non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect, providing equal access and opportunity for all applicants.

Qualifications

Qualifications must support the essential functions and serve as primary criteria for selecting candidates.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Mathematics, Statistics, or related subject
• Availability to teach in Abu Dhabi during the dates listed above
• Ability to provide some online instruction during the dates listed above, if necessary

Preferred Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training

• Advanced degree in Mathematics or related subject
• High-school or college-level experience teaching in English

Required Work and Related Experience

• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching in cross-cultural or global learning environments
• Experience supervising high school students in a co-curricular setting (i.e., school or after-school program)
• Availability to assist with the planning of the program prior to the start of classes

Preferred Work and Related Experience

• Work or internship experience teaching math to students for whom English is an additional language
• 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 If you have questions, please email ...@nyu.edu. For more information about the program, visit www.nyuaad.nyu.edu/summer.academy.

NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.

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