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, 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.

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**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021About the Program:
The School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health (SHSSH) at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to deliver tutorials in Visual Communication & Design, specifically for the subject Social Impact Design.
This subject examines the Social Impact of visual communication design. Students will be required to respond to design challenges “wicked problems” and invent visual communication design media, content, messages and products that address social, environmental, health or humanitarian themes for a public audience or community benefit. The subject is framed by a Human Centered Design methodology that embraces the principles of ethical, sustainable and empathetic practice of visual communication design.
This subject is part of the Visual Communication & Design Specialization within the Bachelor of Communication and Media degree.
Requirements and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will join for the Spring trimester in April 2025.
The candidate will demonstrate strong evidence of teaching and should have experience teaching in the area of Social Impact Design. Candidates should be fluent in media discourse and have proficiency with studio practice and in balancing the conceptual, theoretical, technical and practical demands of the discipline. Instructors are responsible for leading and teaching the tutorial/workshop sections of BCM courses.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in visual communication design or media and communication, or relevant discipline
• University teaching experience at an internationally recognized institution specializing in public relations
• Experience working in the Design Industry
• Experience with Design software (Adobe Creative Cloud)
• Fluency in English language (both spoken and written)
• Should have a valid UAE Residency Visa with No Objection Certificate from the visa sponsor.

• Engage in teaching and working on teaching teams for courses relevant to the subject
• Work with Subject coordinators on the development of subjects
• Teach in a variety of settings, including classroom, studio/lab, and possibly others, depending on the requirements of the course
• Assess student work and provide feedback to students about their work
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