Adjunct Specialist, Mathematical Reasoning for the Sciences

Program OverviewThe 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 90 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.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 and, for additional academic refresher weekends, online study during the following academic year.Program GoalsUniversity PreparationStudents 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, Wharton School, and many others.Academic PreparationWe introduce students to accelerated study of mathematics, critical thinking and writing the humanities and to the value of a liberal arts education.Cultural AwarenessStudents develop their understanding of the social and cultural norms of universities and build useful intercultural competencies for success in university.Test PreparationWe prepare students to excel on the standardized tests necessary for university entry.Leadership and Public Speaking SkillsWith Leadership and Public Speaking as a required course in the Summer Academy, our program spurs confidence, personal growth, maturity and leadership skills.Social NetworkingWe 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 SummaryThe Specialist will oversee 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 – those in their first summer of the program and those in their second summer of the program (Summer I and Summer II). The course will involve approximately 37 contact hours with the exact hours to be determined during the hiring process.In addition to academic duties the Specialist will support program‑related activities throughout the appointment including weekends. The Instructor is expected to actively contribute to enriching the educational experience of the students and to play a key role in helping the program achieve its goals.Length of AppointmentApproximately two mandatory meetings before the summer session starts for orientation activitiesSummer Session duration: Five weeks from approximately July 6 to August 7 2026Principal ResponsibilitiesThe job’s activities are described in terms that enable someone who knows nothing about the job to 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 DhabiWork within the existing MTH curriculum focused on math foundations for the sciences. Areas of study include algebra & functions, system 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 sessionsWork closely with the other MTH specialists to ensure that both cohorts and all sections receive the same material delivered with a similar high‑quality approachSupervise and coordinate instruction with teaching assistants(s)Be available to individual students and groups in need of assistance as well as to other specialists undertaking cross‑curricular or collaborative projectsProvide students with ongoing and regular feedback (oral and written) during the courseParticipate in faculty meetings by providing detailed feedback on student progressBefore the end of the summer session submit extensive and detailed written feedback on each student to be incorporated into a recommendation letter from the programAttend and provide assistance as needed with co‑curricular events and evening activities throughout the summer session, which will entail leading small groups of students on excursions and trips or supporting th