School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Health
Contract Type
Limited Contract Full Time
Location
Dubai
University of Wollongong in Dubai (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's and master's 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, Fed Ex, 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 School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health at the University of Wollongong in Dubai is committed to delivering high‑quality, research‑informed education that addresses contemporary societal, psychological, and health‑related challenges.
The School fosters an interdisciplinary and student‑centred academic environment, combining strong theoretical foundations with applied perspectives and professional relevance. With an expanding portfolio of programs, including the emerging Bachelor of Psychological Science, the School is focused on building academic capacity that supports teaching excellence, research productivity, and meaningful engagement with industry and community stakeholders.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is a developing program designed to build strong foundational and applied knowledge in psychology, preparing graduates for further study and diverse professional pathways. The program spans key discipline areas including cognitive, social, developmental, clinical, and applied psychology.
Academic staff in the School are encouraged to contribute actively to curriculum development, research initiatives, and governance, while supporting students in developing critical thinking, research literacy, and real‑world readiness.
About the RoleThe University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) invites applications for Instructor roles in Psychology to support the delivery of the Bachelor of Psychological Science program.
These roles are part of the program’s growth phase and focus on delivering high‑quality undergraduate teaching across core areas of psychology. The successful candidates will contribute to student learning through effective teaching, assessment, and academic support, while also engaging in scholarly activity aligned with the program’s development.
Teaching Responsibilities
The successful candidates will deliver undergraduate teaching across a range of psychology subjects, which may include:
Clinical Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Neuropsychology and Applied Psychology
Responsibilities include:
Delivering tutorials, and student‑centred learning…
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