Adjunct Teaching Assistant, Mathematical Reasoning for the Sciences

NYU Abu Dhabi is pioneering a new model of higher education
for a global world, dedicated to excellence in teaching and
research and to advancing cooperation and progress on humanity?s
shared challenges. Drawing on the strengths of the NYU global
network, it offers an outstanding liberal arts and sciences
education to students from the United Arab Emirates, the United
States, and around the world, with a distinctive focus on
intercultural understanding and leadership. It supports innovative
research and graduate education programs that push forward the
frontiers of knowledge and respond in powerful and
interdisciplinary ways to vital global and local
challenges.

Description

Program 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 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 Campus. In addition,
students participate in 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. 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’s Wharton School, and many others.

Academic Preparation

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

Cultural Awareness

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

Test Preparation

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

Leadership and Public Speaking Skills

With Leadership and Public Speaking as a required course in the
Summer Academy, our program spurs 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 gone on to university study,
graduate school, professions, and leadership careers.

Job Summary

The Teaching Assistant for the Mathematical Reasoning for the
Sciences (MTH) 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 Appointment

• Approximately two to three mandatory meetings before the summer

session starts for orientation activities

• Summer Session duration: Five weeks from approximately July 4

to August 6, 2027

Principal Responsibilities

• 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, which is 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 sessions
• Work closely with the other MTH specialists to ensure that both

cohorts and all sections receive the same material delivered with a
similar high-quality approach

• Supervise 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 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 and

detailed written feedback on each student to be incorporated into a
recommendation letter from the program

• Attend 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 the operations of the program as needed

• Attend 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 needed

• Oversee and support students during assigned day trips,

extracurricular evening activities, and events, ensuring a safe and
engaging environment that promotes learning and development.

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 upholding a culture of non-discrimination,
anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal
access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in
learning, research, and teaching.

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.

Qualifications

• The candidate is a UAE citizen or a UAE residence visa

holder.

• Eligible for an NOC letter from the current employer/sponsor

(if applicable) permitting the candidate to teach/work at
NYUAD.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a 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 (Master’s or PhD) in Mathematics or related

subject

• High-school or college-level experience teaching or tutoring in

Mathematics

Required Work and Related Experience

• Demonstrated experience in tutoring Mathematics or related

subjects

• 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 as 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 https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/academic-support.html
. If you have any questions, please email nyuad.sa.positions@nyu.edu
. For more information about the program, please visit: www.nyuad.nyu.edu/summer.academy
.

NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications
from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will
contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic
community.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line
with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to
apply.

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional
people.

NYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental
to the university’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an
equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all
qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to
our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community.
Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global
campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.

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