Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology

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 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.

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 Role

UOWD invites applications for Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology or related areas as part of the expansion of our new Bachelor of Psychological Science.

This role is balanced across teaching and research, with a full teaching load and opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, research output, and program governance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping undergraduate psychology education at UOWD while contributing to research‑informed and industry‑engaged academic culture.

Teaching Responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to teach across a range of undergraduate psychology subjects, which may include:

• PSYC251 – Psychopathology
• PSYC324 – Assessment & Intervention
• PSYC361 – Child Development
• PSYC325 – History and Philosophy of Psychology
• PSYC326 – Design & Analysis

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Delivery of high‑quality undergraduate teaching
• Supervision of undergraduate dissertations
• Teaching research methods and statistics
• Contribution to assessment, moderation, and academic quality assurance

Research Expectations

The successful candidate will demonstrate an active and developing research profile, evidenced by:

• A minimum of four peer‑reviewed journal publications within the last five years
• Publications indexed in Scopus and/or Web of Science
• Engagement with research‑informed teaching
• Willingness to contribute to interdisciplinary or practice‑based research initiatives

Grant funding, while desirable, is not mandatory for this role.

Industry & Practice Engagement

Clinical or applied professional experience is preferred, with:

• Ideally at least two years of post‑graduate professional experience
• Experience gained in clinical practices, centres, or hospitals
• Evidence supported by references or professional body records
• Experience obtained within the past five years

This role values strong connections between academic teaching, research, and professional practice.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Selection Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A PhD in Clinical Psychology or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
• Ideally a minimum of three years’ teaching experience in higher education
• A demonstrable research and publication track record
• Ability to teach across multiple psychology subjects
• Experience teaching research methods and statistics
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Candidates not meeting these criteria will not progress to interview.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience supervising undergraduate or postgraduate research projects
• Understanding of psychology practice within contemporary professional contexts
• Capacity to contribute to program and university governance
• Experience working in international or multicultural academic environments

Compensation and Benefits

The successful candidate will enjoy interaction with a professional and dynamic team of highly respected educators from over 50 different countries and exposure to students from over 100 nationalities.

The University offers an expatriate package, which is an attractive tax-free salary. The expatriate package includes six weeks of paid leave per year, annual flight allowance and private medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, life and disability insurance, and education allowance for dependents. The University is located in Knowledge Park, Dubai and has excellent teaching, learning and research facilities as well as access to Library resources that meets international standards.

UOWD is an equal opportunity employer that attracts, develops, motivates, empowers, and retains a diverse workforce.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph

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