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The Academic Advising Center (AAC) at the American University in Dubai would like to invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor will provide program-specific academic advising to AUD’s undergraduate student body and will aim to achieve the following objectives:
Ensure that before and during each registration period and through each semester and summer term, students have access to expert academic advice and guidance that helps them in selecting their courses consistently with the completion requirements, pre-requisites and course sequencing in their program;
Assist students in charting a study path that can facilitate successful and timely completion of their program;
Assist undecided students and students who are considering a program or concentration change in selecting a program or concentration that is compatible with their academic strengths, personal and professional interests, and career objectives;
Provide guidance and advice on course loads, withdrawal from courses, and other academic issues, to students, especially those who are facing academic difficulties;
Carry a reduced teaching load (two courses in each of the fall and spring semesters and one course in one summer term).
The ideal candidate will have:
A masters degree (doctoral degrees will be considered) from a Western accredited university
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An excellent understanding of the structure of programs and curricula in the discipline(s) in which he/she will be appointed as Academic Advisor
Previous training in academic advising plus significant advising experience in a Western higher education system
Previous teaching experience with high ratings of teaching effectiveness
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Dedication to student success and an ability to understand students’ needs
An ability to interact positively and effectively with a culturally diverse student body (evidence of international/multicultural experience will be a major plus)
An ability to work collegially within a team of academic advisors and with administrators, faculty and staff
Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.
To apply, please submit a CV, a cover letter outlining your experience as it pertains to the position, and the contact information of three professional references to:
(Please state the title of the position as the subject of the email)
