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. Located strategically near the Palm and the Burj Khalifa, the University benefits from the huge investment and innovation opportunities the city is known for globally.

*QS World University Rankings 2024
**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021

About the Role

The School of Business is seeking PhD-qualified academics and/or experienced industry professionals with expertise in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Procurement, or related fields to teach a postgraduate subject in Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management.

The subject adopts a strategic and business-oriented perspective, exploring how effective Supply Chain Management can enhance organisational performance, create stakeholder value, and build resilient and sustainable supply chains. It covers key supply chain principles and functions, with a focus on evaluating supply chain designs, achieving strategic alignment, and addressing contemporary challenges across local and global supply networks.

Key areas include: 

• Supply Chain Management principles, functions and strategies

• Supply chain design and strategic alignment

• Supply chain resilience and risk management

• Sustainability and responsible supply chains

• Enabling technologies and digital supply chains

• Contemporary issues in local and global supply chains

• Creating stakeholder value through effective supply chain management

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver engaging and interactive lectures to post graduate level students.

2. Develop engaging learning materials using contemporary case studies.

3. Facilitate critical discussion on contemporary supply chain practices and technologies.

4. Integrate real-world examples and industry developments into teaching.

About You

The ideal candidate should have: 

• A PhD in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business, or a closely related discipline

• Strong academic and/or industry expertise in Supply Chain Management

• University-level teaching experience, preferably at postgraduate level

• Practical experience in contemporary supply chain practices and technologies

• Experience using supply chain simulations, simulation tools, or experiential learning activities

• The ability to connect supply chain concepts with real-world business challenges and strategic decision-making

• Relevant industry experience and/or research publications would be highly desirable

 Candidates with strong industry experience and a practical, business-oriented approach to Supply Chain Management are particularly encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

The successful candidate will enjoy interaction with a professional dynamic team of highly respected educators from more than 50 different countries and exposure to students from over 100 nationalities.

The University offers adjunct lecturers at postgraduate level a compensation of AED 15,000/- per lecture for the trimester. This covers teaching, grading and providing subject consultation for students. The University is located in Knowledge Park, 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.