Adjunct Specialist, IELTS Preparation

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New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Academic Programs: AD_Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program (SMSP) - Summer Academy Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Description: 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 Campus. In addition, students participate in online study and academic refresher weekends during the following academic year. Program Goals University Preperation 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 PreperationWe 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 PreperationWe prepare students to excel in standardized tests necessary for university entry. Leadership and Public Speaking 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 adjunct specialist will be responsible for overseeing all academic aspects of the IELTS Test Preparation course, including lesson planning, instruction, grading, providing feedback, and holding office hours for one section of Summer Academy students: those in their first summer (Summer I. The course will involve approximately 15 contact hours, with exact hours determined during the hiring process. In addition to academic duties, the specialist will support program-related activities throughout the appointment. The specialist 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 Appointment Summer Session: Five weeks from July 4 to August 6, 2027. Approximately two to three meetings prior to the summer session's start for orientation activities Principal Responsibilities Teach the IELTS Preparation course to one section - the Class of 2028 (Summer I) in Abu Dhabi Work within the existing IELTS Preparation curriculum, which is focused on the development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills that form the foundation of the English Language Proficiency skills required for admission to top-tier English-language universities. Areas of study include: establishing and reinforcing core academic concepts and skills necessary for success on the IELTS examinations, diagnostic and practice examinations, and strategies and techniques to master the different components of the examination Attend all pre-program meetings and/or training sessions Work closely with the other IELTS Preparation specialists to ensure that all sections receive the same material delivered with a similar high-quality approach. 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) throughout the course of the 5 weeks. Participate in faculty meetings by providing detailed feedback on student progress. Before the end of the summer program, specialists are expected to submit extensive and detailed written feedback on each student to be used in crafting letters of recommendation for their college applications. 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 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, e

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