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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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.

In this mixed-gender program, 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 Instructor 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 Instructor will support program-related activities throughout the appointment, including weekends, and participate in selection activities and graduation events as required. The Instructor 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 approximately July 7 - August 8, 2025
	Approximately two meetings prior to the summer session’s start for orientation activities


Principal Responsibilities

The job’s 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 2025 (Summer II) and 2026 (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 instructor(s) 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 instructors 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 
	Following the summer session, submit extensive and detailed written feedback on each student to be used in crafting letters of recommendation for their college applications (within 30 days)
	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, 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 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications must support the essential functions and serve as the primary criteria for selecting candidates.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensing, or Training


	Advanced degree (Master’s 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


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.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to our university's cultural and ethnic diversity.

If you have questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu.

For more information about the program, please visit www.nyuad.nyu.edu/summer.academy. 

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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time


New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Kingdom, London

Brunel has a proud history of being different. We trace our origins back to 1798 and the establishment of three technical College established to educate people in professional, technical and applied subjects. Through our establishment as a University in 1966 to today, these foundations remain at the heart of our identity – we have a global reputation for the excellence of our teaching and research, and remain committed to serving the needs of business, industry and the professions. We occupy a distinctive place in the sector, and our West London location supports a diverse portfolio of partnerships across the creative, health, business and the third sectors.

This is an exciting time to join the University. In July 2023 we launched our new Strategy – Wielding Brunel’s World-class Difference – which aims to propel Brunel to new heights and establish us as a world-leading technical University and we are on a positive trajectory. In the past two years we have climbed more than 70 places over the 2024 and 2025 QS League Table surveys, our National Student Survey results and key research metrics.

We are seeking a talented and visionary leader to become the Executive Dean of the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (CHMLS). This is a critical leadership role at the University. One the most significant developments at Brunel in recent years has been the establishment of the Brunel Medical School, which is now in its successful fourth year. The College is home to this new medical school, alongside our more established strengths in life sciences and allied health, bringing a broad, multi-disciplinary approach to addressing societal challenges in health and life sciences. The opportunity to lead CHMLS is a wonderful opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the College with the potential – through research, education and partnerships – to have a significant impact on West London and national on the medicine health and life sciences landscape at a time of change in the NHS.

An experienced leader in a relevant academic discipline, we are seeking someone excited by the challenge of leading CHMLS at this exciting time, with a focus on continuing to grow our research base, improving student experience, and helping to bring the best out of our exceptional community of staff and students. Comfortable working at Board level as a member of Brunel’s executive, you will provide strategic leadership of all aspects of the College across education, research and staffing, and play a critical role in the delivery of our new Strategy.       

Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing professional qualifications and experience, accompanied by a covering letter describing briefly how candidates meet the candidate specification outlined in this document, why the appointment is of interest, and what they believe they can bring to the role.

To apply, please see please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference 7399.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Urvashi Ramphul at urvashi.ramphul@perrettlaver.com or please call  +44 (0)20 7340 6280.

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 12th January 2025.

Salary: Competitive for the role.

Location: Uxbridge, London.

Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website https://perrettlaver.com/privacy-statement/

Please visit the following link in order to find more information about the use of personal information provided by candidates to the university: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/administration/information-access/data-protection.


Brunel University London

Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
Department of Accountancy
(Post Ref.: 24/379)

The Department is now inviting applications for the post of Associate Professor / Assistant Professor. The appointee is expected to contribute to high quality research, teaching, and service.

General Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD degree in Accountancy. For appointment as Associate Professor, candidates should have at leave five years of relevant experience and a sound track record in research and scholarly activities. For appointment as Assistant Professor, candidates should have relevant teaching experience, a good research record and must demonstrate good potential in publishing high-quality papers. Top-tier publications and successful GRF applications will be advantages.

Lingnan University pursues excellence in both teaching and research. The appointee is expected to apply for external competitive grants, and commit to teaching excellence and active services to the Department, the Faculty, and the University. Applicants are required to provide information on their work experience, qualifications, research records, and evidence of quality teaching. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. Administrative experience in university departments would be an advantage.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University

Australia, Bundoora


	Continuing, Full Time Position
	Position based at Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
	Attractive Remuneration Package available
	Champion a strong continuous improvement culture


About the position

'The Senior Platform Engineer reports to the Manager, Infrastructure Services within the La Trobe University Information Services, Enterprise Services function. This position is an operational role responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the University's IT infrastructure platforms. The role includes ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of platforms, as well as providing technical leadership and expertise within the team.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:


	Extensive experience in IT infrastructure platform design, implementation, and management.
	Strong knowledge of platform technologies, scripting languages, and automation tools.
	Expertise in platform security, performance tuning, and monitoring.
	Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
	Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
	Strong organisational and time management skills.
	Expertise in RedHat Linux Systems Administration.


Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:  

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

How to apply

Closing date: 11:55pm Sunday 1st December 2024

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:
PD-Senior Platform Engineer .pdf

Strategic Leadership and Planning


	Contribute to the strategic planning and implementation of platform management practices.
	Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure infrastructure platforms support the University's objectives and strategic goals.
	Collaborate with stakeholders to understand platform requirements and ensure alignment with organisational needs.
	Mentor and support junior platform engineers and other technical staff.
	Contribute to the development of training, documentation, and other resources to enhance the department’s capabilities.


Building and Maintaining Infrastructure


	Design, implement, and manage IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
	Oversee platform configurations, updates, and optimisations.
	Monitor, manage and troubleshoot servers, primarily Linux/FOSS solutions.
	Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
	Assist in the development and review of policies and procedures for platform management.


Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:


	Cover letter;
	An up to date resume


Please scroll down to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.




La Trobe University

India

Job Description:

Designations Available:

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor

Desired Skillset:


	Applicants should preferably hold a Ph.D. in the relevant subject from reputed Institutions.
	Should have sufficient experience in Teaching, Industry & Research with reputed Institutions.
	Should have research papers published in International / National Journals.
	Should have books published and Scholars awarded / currently working for.
	Applicants with patents registered / consultancy works carried out will be given preference.
	Exposure in handling high-value funded projects will be an added advantage


Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in relevant streams with good academic records

Areas of Specializations:

Responsibilities:


	Mobile Application Development
	Deep Learning
	Blockchain Technologies
	Internet of Things
	Artificial Intelligence


Academics:


	Classroom presentation
	Laboratory Instructions
	Development Learning of Resource Materials & Laboratory Development
	Student Assessment & Evaluation including Examination work of University.
	Participation in Co-curricular & extracurricular activities
	Student’s guidance, counseling & helping in their personal, ethical, moral, and overall character development
	Keeping abreast of new knowledge and skills, help to generate new knowledge and help dissemination of such knowledge through books, publications, seminars, handouts, etc.
	Continuing Education Activities Self-development through upgrading qualifications, Experience & Professional activities


Research Consultancy:


	Research development activities & Research guidance 
	Industry sponsored projects 
	Providing consultancy and testing services 
	Promotion of industry–institution interaction and R & D


Academic / Administration:


	Academic and Administrative management of the institution
	Policy planning, monitoring & evaluation, and promotional activities; both at the department level and institution level
	Design and development of a new programme.
	Preparing projects for funding in areas of R&D work, laboratory development, modernization, expansion, etc
	Administration both at departmental & institutional levels
	Development, administration, and management at Institutional levels
	Monitoring and evaluation of academic and research activities
	Participation in policy planning at the Regional / National level for the Development of Technical Education
	Helping mobilization of resources for the Institution 
	Develop, update and maintain MIS 
	Plan and implement Staff Development activities, conduct Performance Appraisal 
	Maintain Accountability 
	Extension / Industrial Connectivity 
	Interaction with Industry and Society 
	Participation in Community services 
	Providing R&D support and consultancy services to Industry and other user agencies 
	Providing non-formal modes of education for the benefit of the Community 
	Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Job rotation 
	Dissemination of knowledge 
	Providing Technical support in areas of social relevance


Apart from the above duties, any other relevant work is assigned by the Dean of the respective schools

Department: School of Computer Science Engineering and Information Systems (SCORE)
Open Positions: 1
Skills Required: Teaching, Research
Location: VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Of Exp: 0 to 20 Years


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