The Office of Global Education and its Office of Community-based Learning (CBL) at NYU Abu Dhabi invite applications for a Program Instructor (Open Rank) position on a fixed term, three-year contract. The Program Instructor will support faculty in designing community-based learning activities for their semester, J-Term, and summer courses. The successful candidate will be responsible for instructional and academic-administrative support for courses featuring CBL offered across the divisions and academic year. Principle Responsibilities + Reviewing syllabi to make recommendations for community-based learning and fieldwork activities + Assisting the faculty with instructional design of the activities, + Identifying experts and organizations in the UAE who can serve as co-educators for the course. + Conducting feasibility visits to secure the community partnership, inform instructional design, and assess risk/safety needs. + Organizing the logistics of the activities, including reservations, transportation, payments, permits, and health/safety management + Preparing the students and faculty for engagements in the UAE cultural and legal context through pre-departure orientations and cultural etiquette guidelines. + Assisting faculty with designing assignments through which students can demonstrate what they have learned from the CBL/fieldwork engagement + Following up with the CBL community partners to facilitate longer-term relationships that can lead to student internships, undergraduate research or faculty research activity + Organizing the Local Education Officers (LEO) program: selecting, training, and supervising student LEOs who assist the faculty member with implementing the CBL activity. + Maintaining a current overview of the literature on community-based learning, experiential learning, place-based learning, and discipline-specific fieldwork. 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 require applicants to have a Master’s degree in education. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for both social responsibility and adult learning, demonstrated through relevant academic qualifications and/or professional experience in education, community development, or related fields. Individuals with a higher degree interested in working in this academic support role will also be considered. An ideal applicant would be an excellent oral and written English communicator with a proven track record of designing and delivering engaging educational programs tailored to adult learners, with a keen understanding of effective instructional methodologies and best practices in adult education. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and cultural competence, enabling them to effectively engage with diverse learner populations and foster a supportive learning environment. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates are expected to interview in the Spring 2025. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi by April 1 . NYUAD is committed to equality 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. 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