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.

The Office of Global Education and its Community-based Global Learning (CBGL) Team at NYU Abu Dhabi invite applications for an Associate Academic Specialist - Community-based Global Learning position on a fixed-term, three-year contract. The Associate Academic Specialist will support faculty in designing community-based global learning activities for their semester, J-Term, and summer courses.

Principle Responsibilities

Reviews syllabi to make recommendations for community-based global learning activities to faculty.
Assists the faculty with instructional design of the activities and field work assignments
Identifies and cultivates experts and organizations in the UAE and the region who can serve as co-educators
Conducts feasibility visits in the UAE to secure community partnership, inform instructional design, and assess risk/safety needs
Organizes the logistics of the activities, including reservations, transportation, payments, permits, and health/safety management
Facilitates students mobility including visa procurement, and purchasing of flight/train tickets as required.
Preparing the students and faculty for engagements in the UAE cultural and legal context through pre-departure orientations and cultural etiquette guidelines
Organizing the Local Education Officers (LEO) program
Supervises student assistantships
Oversees and strategizes operational budget for stock taking, ordering, and management of gifts and other essentials for the office
Supports the reporting for the CBGL Team
Works collaboratively with NYUAD departments in the development of programs
Develops programming materials such as presentation slides, reports, and handbooks
Maintains the team Google Shared Drive and the Global Education shared drive
Maintains a current overview of the literature on community-based learning, experiential learning, place-based learning, and discipline-specific fieldwork

Qualifications

We require applicants to have a bachelor?s degree and experience working with faculty and students at the tertiary education level. 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.

Application Instructions

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 summer of 2026. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment by September 1.

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Associate Academic Specialist - Community Based Global Learning

New York University, Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Marina District - Al Saadiyat Island - Saadiyat Marina District - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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Emplois liés - 25 août 2026

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Associate Academic Specialist - Community Based Global Learning

New York University, Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Marina District - Al Saadiyat Island - Saadiyat Marina District - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Voici une liste de prévisions...

Emplois liés - 25 août 2026

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Associate Academic Specialist - Community Based Global Learning

New York University, Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Marina District - Al Saadiyat Island - Saadiyat Marina District - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Voici une liste de prévisions...

Emplois liés - 25 août 2026

Related Conferences

36th Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition

The 12th IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii

31st ICDE World Conference 2027

2026 Open Education Conference

EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2026

OEGlobal Conference 2026

National Conference on Science Education 2026

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