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New York University Writing Center Instructor, Open Rank in United States
The NYU Abu Dhabi Center for Writing invites applications for Academic Staff in Writing with the rank open, depending on experience and qualifications.
Members of our Academic Staff support NYU Abu Dhabi's educational mission by assisting faculty with courses in all academic disciplines. Academic Staff lead discussion sections, hold review sessions, provide assistance with the preparation, development, and assessment of courses, and take part in program and divisional activities. Participation in professional development opportunities is expected and supported.
Academic Staff team members who work in The Center for Writing support both graduate and undergraduate students. They play an integral role in the development of students’ written and oral expression throughout their NYUAD education. Academic staff serve as course assistants for faculty in the First Year Writing Seminars, where they provide individualized tutorials and workshops for students; in addition, they serve as writing and/or speech consultants in The Center for Writing, conducting one-on-one and small group consultation. Furthermore, Academic Staff for Writing may provide writing support in secondary academic assignments aligned with the mission of writing across the curriculum and support Writing Program and Center for Writing initiatives (such as special workshops and curricular or extracurricular events).
Academic Staff for Writing are expected to participate in ongoing professional development through participation in pedagogy workshops throughout the calendar year.
About NYU Abu Dhabi
https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/
NYU Abu 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. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.
NYUAD is committed to building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE), which is fundamental to the University’s commitment to excellence. Visit our website for more information on NYUAD’s commitment to IDBE (https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/inclusion-diversity-belonging-and-equity.html) and how these values are fundamental to our mission.
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 admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.
Working for NYUAD
At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for faculty/academic staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents. (https://nyuad.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyuad/about/careers/magazines/NYU-Abu-Dhabi-Compensation-and-Benefits.pdf)
We encourage applicants with a Master’s degree in TESL, Writing Studies, Composition, or related fields. Individuals with a higher degree who are interested in working in an academic support role will also be considered.
Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to support writing for research and advanced writing in the disciplines, especially in STEM areas. Candidates with experience in Writing Centers, Writing Studies, and academic tutoring are also encouraged to apply.
An ideal applicant would be an excellent communicator both orally and in written English. A candidate with quantitative research skills, able to support academic writing in STEM areas, is desired.
To apply for this position, please submit the following items:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter
Brief Statement of Teaching and Learning Philosophy
Names and contact information for three (3) references that will be contacted in the later stage of the recruitment process or Name and email address of three (3) references (Each referee will be contacted to upload their reference letter via Interfolio)
Application review will begin on September 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
We will anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi, if needed, in the academic year 2025-2026.
NYUAD is committed to equity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university.
For questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecuitment@nyu.edu.
Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.
NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.
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