Adjunct Instructor - Civil Engineering
Uowdubai
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Job summary
University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) invites expressions of interest from experienced academics for Adjunct Instructor opportunities in Civil Engineering. Part-time teaching is encouraged for professionals in industry who want to teach.
We seek educators with expertise in Structural Engineering, Mechanics of Solids, Geomechanics, and Soil Mechanics to support undergraduate programs. Compensation details are provided for adjunct lecturers per tutorial per trimester.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
- PhD in a relevant engineering discipline is desirable.
- Chartered Engineer status or equivalent registration preferred.
- Previous university teaching or professional training experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver tutorials and laboratory classes.
- Support student learning through explanations and demonstrations.
- Supervise and support laboratory sessions including mechanical testing and failure analysis.
- Assist with assessment activities including marking and feedback.
- Ensure safe laboratory practices and adherence to university policies.
- Collaborate with the subject coordinator and teaching team.
- Take attendance and participate in marking as needed.
- Offer consultation times to students outside class hours.
- Liaise with the subject coordinator before, during, and at semester end.
- Input grades into SMP and prepare subject reports; manage supplies.
Skills
Education
Job description
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 expressions of interest from experienced academics and industry professionals for Adjunct Instructor opportunities in Civil Engineering. Applications from professionals currently working in industry who are interested in part‑time teaching are strongly encouraged.
We are seeking passionate educators with expertise in Structural Engineering, Mechanics of Solids, Geomechanics, and Soil Mechanics to support the delivery of undergraduate engineering subjects within our accredited Civil Engineering programs.
The successful candidates will combine strong technical knowledge with effective teaching practices and an ability to connect engineering theory with real-world industry applications.
This subject covers the fundamental behaviour of engineering materials and structures, including:
Stress‑strain relationships and Hooke's Law
Axial loading and structural analysis
Shear force and bending moment analysis
Beam deflection and column buckling
Torsion and combined loading
Mohr's Circle and stress analysis
Experimental mechanics and laboratory instruction
This subject introduces students to geotechnical engineering principles, including:
Soil and rock mechanics
Soil classification and compaction
Effective stress and groundwater flow
Seepage and permeability
Settlement analysis
Shear strength of soils
Slope stability and ground behaviour
Laboratory testing and interpretation of geotechnical data
Key Responsibilities
Deliver tutorials and laboratory classes
Support student learning through explanations, demonstrations, and guided problem‑solving
Supervise and support laboratory sessions, including:
Mechanical testing
Failure analysis
Assist with assessment activities including marking and feedback, in line with subject requirements
Ensure safe laboratory practices and adherence to university policies
Collaborate with the subject coordinator and teaching team
The candidate is expected to work in accordance with the course curriculum and teaching plans, as well as take attendance and be involved in marking.
Offer consultation times to students outside of classroom hours
Liaise with subject coordinator before, during and at the end of the semester session
Complete grading of student work in a timely fashion, using clear rubrics, and with constructive feedback-
Input the grades into the student interface software (SMP), and complete subject report for the end of semester (training will be provided)-
Manage the acquisition of necessary supplies
Experience in using innovative approaches to teaching is also desirable.
Master's degree or higher in:
Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Or a closely related discipline
2. Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Mechanics of Solids
Structural Analysis
Soil Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering
Rock Mechanics
Foundation Engineering
Engineering Laboratory Instruction
3. Previous university‑level teaching, tutoring, laboratory instruction, or professional training experience
4. Strong communication and student engagement skills
PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional registration
Industry experience within consulting, construction, infrastructure, geotechnical, or structural engineering sectors
Experience teaching engineering laboratory modules
Familiarity with outcomes‑based engineering education and accreditation requirements
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 6,000 per tutorial 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.
Eligibility Notice: Adjunct appointments do not include visa sponsorship. Applicants must hold a valid UAE residency visa and be legally eligible to undertake part‑time employment in the UAE.
UOWD is an equal opportunity employer that attracts, develops, motivates, empowers, and retains a diverse workforce.
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