Adjunct Teaching Assistant, Leadership and Public Speaking

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, with students also participating in online study and academic refresher weekends 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 Teaching Assistant for the Leadership and Public Speaking (LPS) course will support course delivery for up to 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). The Teaching Assistant will also support programmatic activities throughout the length of the appointment (including weekends).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 in terms that enable someone who knows nothing about the job to understand what is done in each activity.Support the delivery of the LPS course for two sections – the Classes of 2026 (Summer II) and 2027 (Summer I) in Abu DhabiUnder the supervision of the LPS specialist(s) meet students individually or in small groups during study halls, meals, breaks or in the evenings to assist with reviewing classroom instruction and homework assignmentsAttend any pre‑program meetings and/or training sessionsAssist the LPS specialist(s) in class with group work and with judging presentations as necessaryBe available to individual students and groups in need of assistance as well as to 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 progressReport any instances of student misconduct, academic performance concerns or health issues to the Summer Academy administrationContribute to the overall collegial atmosphere of the Summer AcademyAttend and provide assistance as needed with co‑curricular events and activities throughout the summer session which will entail leading small groups of students on excursions and trips or supporting the operations of the program as neededOversee and support students during assigned day trips, extracurricular evening activities and events ensuring a safe and engaging environment that promotes learning and developmentAbout NYU Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest‑ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NY