Business Unit
Job Family
Not Applicable
Department
School of Engineering
Contract Type
Location
Dubai
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
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) invites applications for a Lecturer to teach MECH470 – Applied Topics in Mechatronics . This subject is designed to bridge mechatronics theory with real‑world industrial practice, with a strong focus on PLCs, Ladder Logic, industrial interfaces , and a late‑session transition to MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape-based modelling and laboratory work .
The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high‑quality teaching that integrates industrial relevance with contemporary control and simulation practices.
The subject aims to:
PhD in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering , or a closely related discipline
(Applicants with equivalent, substantial industry expertise may also be considered)
Proven teaching and/or industry experience with:
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 undergraduate level a compensation of AED 9,000 per lecture per 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.
This listing is sourced from a third-party job board. Applying will redirect you to the original posting.
EliteHosts
Work standard
EuroTech
Avanta Works