Instructor - VCD

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, 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 School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Health

The School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health delivers interdisciplinary programs that combine creative practice, critical thinking, and industry relevance.

Within the School, the BCM program integrates visual communication, media production, and storytelling, preparing students for careers in creative industries.

The Visual Communication Design stream focuses on developing students' ability to apply design thinking across digital, interactive, and social contexts.

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.

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) invites applications for an **Instructor** in **Visual Communication Design**.

This is a **teaching‑intensive role** supporting the growth of the Bachelor of Communication and Media (BCM) program.

The successful candidate will deliver studio‑based teaching and contribute to the development of students' creative, technical, and conceptual design capabilities.

The role requires a strong balance of **practical design experience and teaching capability**, with particular emphasis on studio pedagogy, applied design skills, and the effective use of industry‑standard design tools.

The Associate Lecturer will deliver **undergraduate teaching**, including subjects such as: