Adjunct Specialist, Critical Thinking and Writing

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,345 - 293,793; Part time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Specialist for the Critical Thinking and Writing course in Abu Dhabi. The role involves teaching two sections, planning, grading, providing feedback, and ensuring a comprehensive educational experience for students.

This position requires an advanced degree in English or a related field, along with a keen interest in cross-cultural education. The appointment spans five weeks from July 6 to August 7, 2026, with expectations of attendance at program meetings and activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in cross-cultural education and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Availability to teach in Abu Dhabi during specified dates.

Responsibilities

• Teach the CTW course to Summer Academy students.
• Provide ongoing feedback to students throughout the course.
• Coordinate with teaching assistants and other specialists.

Skills

Cross-cultural education

Teaching English

Providing feedback

Education

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in English or related subject

Job description

Job Summary

The Specialist will be responsible for overseeing all academic aspects of the Critical Thinking and Writing (CTW) course including lesson planning, instruction, grading, providing feedback, and holding office hours for two sections of Summer Academy students: those in their first summer (Summer I) and second summer (Summer II) of the program. The course will involve approximately 38 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 including weekends. 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

• Approximately two mandatory meetings before the summer session starts for orientation activities
• Summer Session duration: Five weeks from approximately July 6 to August 7 2026

Principal Responsibilities

The job activities in terms that enable someone who knows nothing about the job to understand what is done in each activity.

• Teach the CTW course to two sections - the Classes of 2026 (Summer II) and 2027 (Summer I) in Abu Dhabi
• Work within the existing CTW curriculum which is focused on the development of reading and writing skills that form the foundation of a liberal arts education. Areas of study include: develop critical thinking and persuasive writing skills, analysis and evaluation of arguments, identification of logical fallacies, development of rhetorical analysis, development of drafting evidence-based claims and the application of texts to the world around us
• Attend any pre-program meetings and/or training sessions
• Work closely with the other CTW 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
• Oversee and support students during assigned day trips, extracurricular evening activities and events ensuring a safe and engaging environment that promotes learning and development.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensing or Training

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in English 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 in English or related subject
• High‑school or college-level experience teaching in English

Required Work and Related Experience

• Demonstrated interest in cross-cultural education and enthusiasm for teaching
• 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 English as an additional language
• Familiarity with online and face-to-face instruction

Required Experience

IC