UOWD is currently seeking an Adjunct Lecturer for the Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences to teach ISIT 946-Project and Change Management.

The position is for the Spring 2021 semester commencing 18th April 2021.

It is open to qualified candidates having the following attributes: 

• PhD. Degree in the discipline (or related discipline) from a recognized international institute
• Teaching experience at an internationally recognized institution teaching subjects in the area of project and change management.
• An active researcher in the field (or related field) with publications in recognized international journals
• Fluency in English language (both spoken and written)
• Should have a valid UAE Residency Visa with No Objection Certificate from the visa sponsor.

This subject provides an introduction to, and overview of, the knowledge and skills required to successfully manage computer-based systems development projects within an organizational setting. Topics and issues considered include: Information Systems project management and its organizational context; inter-organizational arrangements for e-business including B2B and B2C frameworks, project management tools and techniques; feasibility study methods; resource estimation techniques; behavior and management of Information Systems project groups; systems development environments for professionals and end-users; quality assurance; project and system evaluation.

All interested applicants are requested to apply before the closing date. Review of applications will start after the closing date and continue until the position is filled.

Closing Date: Thursday,15th April 2021