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About the Role
This full-time, fixed-term position supports the academic mission of NYU London by overseeing curriculum development, teaching courses in Economics and Politics, and fostering a positive learning environment. The role involves supporting academic leadership and contributing to NYU London and New York University's academic vision and mission, including a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Oversee development of courses in Economics and Politics.
- Teach courses in Economics, Politics, and related areas.
- Foster a positive teaching and learning environment.
- Develop, implement, and manage curriculum and academic support programs.
- Assist in updating lesson content and instruction methodology.
- Assist in developing training modules and programs.
- Assist with classroom scheduling.
- Provide instructor support, including onboarding and learning management system support.
- Uphold university policies.
- Liaise with students for academic advising.
- Teach approximately 4 classes per academic year (up to 8 credits total per semester).
- Prepare lectures, deliver courses, and liaise with NYU departments.
- Review new course materials and mark student work.
- Provide office hours for enrolled students.
- Coordinate academic components and chaperone special excursions.
- Collaborate with NYU colleagues on curricular issues.
- Coordinate the recruitment of new faculty, including onboarding and training.
- Advise lecturers and develop co-curricular activities for students.
- Provide guidance and training to students on navigating bias.
- Assist with timetabling, faculty recruitment planning, and student registration.
- Participate in program assessment and faculty development coordination.
- Support the investigation of academic integrity concerns.
- Provide guidance and training to faculty on navigating bias.
- Collaborate with Wasserman Center and Global Programs staff to develop career development programming.
- Develop and maintain individual/joint research projects.
- Attend and participate in research seminars and conferences.
- Contribute to knowledge transfer in subject-related areas.
- Engage in professional development.
- Respond to faculty and student queries regarding academics, conduct, attendance, and other issues.
- Provide advice and guidance on academic policies and procedures.
- Plan and participate in student orientations.
- Communicate with new students prior to matriculation.
- Assist with identifying faculty staffing needs and participating in appointments.
- Assist with faculty evaluations and feedback.
- Assist with the maintenance of academic records.
- Assist with organizing and supporting on-site functions and meetings.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the program.
- Perform other supporting duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Educated to PhD level, or equivalent, in an appropriate field.
- Relevant teaching experience, particularly teaching American undergraduates.
- Prior experience mentoring faculty.
- Experience in coordinating or overseeing administrative projects in a university setting.
- Must have the unrestricted right to work and live in the UK prior to appointment.
Skills
- Strong organizational ability.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work on own initiative with little supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Comfort working with both students and faculty.
- Enthusiastic, pro-active, and committed.
- Enjoy working in a small team.
- Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent written & oral skills.
Location
- NYU London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Fixed-term (3 years)
Experience Level
- Lecturer
- Program Manager
Education Level
- PhD
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave pro rata
- USS pension scheme
- Private medical insurance (optional)
About the Company
- NYU London is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion.
- NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040.
Equal Opportunity
- NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process.
- We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status or any other legally protected basis.
- All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
- EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity