About UOWD

Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor and master degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors. All of our degree courses are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and licensed by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), as well as being recognised by leading professional organisations such as AACSB, ACCA, ACS, CIM, CIPD, CPA, Engineers Australia, PMI, and others.

The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students.

*QS World University Rankings 2023
**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2020

About the School

The School of Business is the largest school within the University of Wollongong in Dubai. It offers a range of academically balanced programmes to meet the needs of the various sectors of the economy. The Faculty offers undergraduate, postgraduate and Higher Degree Research programmes in a variety of disciplines, including Accounting, HR, Finance & Economics, Marketing, Management & Operations, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship among others. The qualified and experienced academics at the School are dedicated to providing theoretical and practical knowledge of high standard in an intellectually stimulating environment. 

Requirements & Responsibilities

UOWD is currently seeking applications for the role of Instructor within the School of Business. The School of Business is looking for a dynamic Instructor, who is passionate about Teaching and learning in the core discipline area, as demonstrated by pursuance of scholarship, and/or evidence of practice impact, such as through relevant industry collaborations. A key part of the instructor role is to make impactful contributions to the teaching and learning goals of the University, in alignment with Subject learning outcomes and in collaboration with relevant Subject coordinators (Assistant/Associate/Full professors).

The Instructor will be responsible for conducting tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and other immersive learning experiences, in accordance with established course outlines and lesson plans; besides maintaining student class records and providing Academic advise during student consultation hours.  The Instructor will carry out these teaching and learning responsibilities in line with the strategic vision and mission of the Faculty and University. All Academic Staff including Instructors are expected to contribute to Service, in line with Faculty Strategic and Operational priorities. All candidates are expected to embody the UOWD core values of Integrity, Passion, Courage, Excellence, Collaboration and Innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Master’s degree in Marketing/Management subjects or another relevant area of study is essential for this position
• Fluency in the English language (both spoken and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural environment
• Prior teaching experience at university level
• Candidate must have excellent knowledge in the areas of Marketing and Management subjects 
• A commitment to the University Values of Passion, Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Innovation.

Compensation & Benefits

The successful candidate will enjoy interaction with a professional dynamic team of highly respected educators from 35 different countries and exposure to students from over 120 nationalities.

The University offers an expatriate package which is an attractive tax-free salary. The expatriate package includes five weeks of paid leave per year, private medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependants, life and disability insurance and education allowance for eligible dependants. The University is located in Knowledge Village, Dubai and has excellent teaching, learning and research facilities as well as a Library that meets international standards.

UOWD is an equal opportunity employer that attracts, develops, motivates, empowers, and retains a diverse workforce.