UOWD10755 - Lecturer - Management

  • Business Unit
    Academic
  • Job Family
    Not Applicable
  • Department
    School of Business
  • Contract Type
    Limited Contract Full Time
  • Location
    Dubai
About the Role

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is seeking an engaging and academically grounded Lecturer in Management to join the School of Business and contribute to the delivery of its undergraduate business programs.

We are looking for an educator who can bring management concepts to life through contemporary business examples, case-based learning, applied projects and interactive teaching. The successful candidate will teach across core undergraduate Management subjects and support students in developing the critical thinking, communication, teamwork and decision-making capabilities required in increasingly complex business environments.

The role will suit an academic who is passionate about undergraduate education, comfortable teaching diverse international student cohorts, and able to connect management theory with contemporary organisational and industry practice.

About the School of Business

The School of Business at UOWD is committed to student-centred, research-informed and globally relevant business education. Its academic approach places importance on applied learning, including case-led and project-based teaching, simulations, contemporary learning technologies and the integration of industry examples into classroom activities and assessment.

The School provides an international academic environment in which faculty contribute to teaching excellence, curriculum development, scholarly activity and meaningful engagement with business and industry.

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

The Lecturer in Management will contribute primarily to undergraduate business education, teaching across relevant Management subjects according to School requirements.

Depending on academic needs and the candidate's expertise, teaching may encompass areas such as:

  • Principles of Management

  • Organisational Behaviour

  • Leadership and Managing People

  • Strategic Management

  • International and Cross-Cultural Management

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  • Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility

  • Contemporary Issues in Management

  • Business and Organisational Decision-Making

The areas above are proposed for attraction and should be aligned with the final UOWD teaching allocation before publication.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering engaging lectures, tutorials and other learning activities.

  • Designing learning experiences that connect management theory with contemporary business practice.

  • Using case studies, applied projects, simulations and other experiential methods to develop students' analytical and problem-solving capability.

  • Designing and marking assessments and providing timely, constructive feedback.

  • Providing academic consultation and supporting student progression and success.

  • Using learning management systems and appropriate digital technologies to enhance teaching and student engagement.

  • Contributing to subject development, curriculum review and continuous improvement.

  • Collaborating effectively with academic colleagues to maintain consistency and quality across subjects and programs.

The School's existing role framework specifically values case-led and project-based teaching, applied industry examples, simulations and proficiency with contemporary learning technologies.

About You

You are an enthusiastic Management academic who can engage students as well as teach the discipline.

You have broad knowledge of Management and organisations and can translate theory into practical examples that help undergraduate students understand how businesses, teams and leaders operate in real-world settings.

You bring a student-centred approach, strong classroom presence and the ability to make learning relevant to a culturally diverse cohort.

Qualifications & Experience

We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate:

  • A PhD in Management, Business or a closely related field.

  • Relevant higher education teaching experience, preferably at undergraduate level.

  • Demonstrated capability to teach across a range of Management subjects.

  • Evidence of effective, engaging and student-centred teaching practice.

  • Ability to incorporate practical business cases and contemporary organisational issues into teaching.

  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Confidence using digital learning platforms and contemporary teaching technologies.

  • Ability to work collaboratively within an academic team and contribute to curriculum and subject development.

Highly Regarded

Candidates will be particularly attractive where they bring:

  • Experience teaching diverse international student cohorts.

  • Industry, consulting or professional experience that strengthens the connection between classroom learning and management practice.

  • Experience with case-based, experiential, project-based or simulation-led learning.

  • Evidence of scholarly activity or an emerging research profile.

  • Experience contributing to curriculum enhancement, assurance of learning or academic quality processes.

Compensation and Benefits

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

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

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

Note: you will be required to attach the following:
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Passport-size photograph
  3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or a teaching philosophy, where available.
  4. Details of relevant industry, professional or scholarly experience.