Adjunct Lecturer - Employment Relations

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, 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 University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), one of the UAE’s most prestigious international universities, is seeking a qualified and experienced Adjunct Lecturer to teach the subjects MGNT
207 Employment Relations and MGNT
918 Managing Employment Relations in Organisations within the School of Business
.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an academic or HR industry professional passionate about people management, workplace ethics, and employment law to contribute to the development of future‑ready HR and business graduates.

• Deliver engaging and interactive lectures, tutorials, and workshops for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Prepare course materials, case studies, and assessments in line with UOWD’s academic standards.
• Integrate practical HR and employment law perspectives to enhance student learning.
• Provide timely academic support and constructive feedback to students.
• Ensure continuous improvement of course delivery based on feedback and current best practices in HR and employment relations.

You are an experienced HR professional or academic who brings both practical insight and theoretical understanding to the classroom. You value ethical leadership, fair workplace practices, and the ability to translate complex HR issues into meaningful learning experiences.

• PhD in Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline or Master’s degree with demonstrated and strong industry experience in HR, labour relations, or consulting.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the tertiary level or equivalent corporate training experience in HR or employment relations.
• Sound knowledge of employment law, employee engagement, conflict resolution, and workplace ethics.
• Industry experience in HR, labour relations, or consulting will be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage a diverse student cohort.

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 semester and at postgraduate level AED 15,000 per semester. 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.