Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management

University of Wollongong in Dubai (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'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 Business

The School's requirements for this appointment emphasise research-informed, applied learning, including case-led teaching, live client projects and simulations, supported by contemporary learning technologies and relevant digital and analytics tools.

The appointment will strengthen the School's expertise across Supply Chain and Project Management, particularly in areas where technology, sustainability, resilience and new operating models are changing how organisations design and manage supply networks. Familiarity with digital supply chains, blockchain, IoT, digital twins, smart logistics and Supply Chain Analytics is specifically identified as advantageous.

About the Role

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) invites applications for an accomplished and internationally engaged Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management to join the School of Business.

This is an opportunity for an established academic to bring together research leadership, contemporary teaching, postgraduate supervision and industry engagement in a discipline being reshaped by digital transformation, sustainability, resilience and increasingly complex global supply networks.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education in Supply Chain and Project Management, supervise Master's and doctoral researchers, coordinate courses, maintain an active research portfolio and build connections between academic scholarship and contemporary industry practice.

Areas of Expertise

We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching, research or professional expertise includes one or more of the following:

• Operations Strategy and Supply Chain Integration
• Supply Chain Risk, Resilience and Disruption
• Procurement Management and Strategic Sourcing
• Sustainable and Circular Supply Chains / ESG
• Digital Supply Chains
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Blockchain, IoT and digital twins
• Smart Logistics
• Complex Project Management

What We Will Be Looking For

Applications will be assessed particularly against the following:

Academic & Discipline Expertise A relevant PhD with demonstrated expertise in the teaching, learning and research of Supply Chain Management and related themes.

Teaching Excellence A proven record of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching incorporating case-led and applied learning, projects and simulations, supported by strong student outcomes and evaluations.

Research Leadership Evidence of research quality and impact appropriate to Associate Professor level, including high-ranking ABDC/Scopus publications, lead/senior authorship and research grants.

Industry Relevance Consulting or other credible professional engagement in Supply Chain and Operations Management.

Postgraduate Supervision Demonstrated ability to supervise both Master's and PhD research successfully.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Academic Leadership

You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, course coordination and research supervision.

Key specialist subjects include:

• OPS 920 – Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management
• OPS 911 – Strategic Procurement Management
• OPS 928 – Logistics System
• OPS 932 – Managing Complex Projects

You will also:

• Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Use case-led, project-based and experiential approaches, including live client projects and simulations.
• Embed contemporary industry challenges into teaching and assessment.
• Use relevant learning technologies and digital/analytics tools to enhance student learning.
• Supervise Master's dissertations and PhD research.
• Contribute to course coordination and ongoing curriculum development.

Research & Scholarly Leadership

As an Associate Professor, you will be expected to bring an established research profile and contribute to the continued development of research capability in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

The specification requires:

• Idelly at least 10 peer-reviewed journal articles within the last five years.
• A strong publication record in Scopus-indexed and/or ABDC A/A* journals.
• Evidence of lead or senior authorship.
• Publications in high-quality, well-regarded Operations and Supply Chain Management journals.
• A demonstrated record of securing research grants and leading funded projects.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Engagement in professional or practice-based research.

Candidates are also expected to demonstrate ongoing research impact, competitive external research funding or consultancy income, and international research collaboration.

Industry & Practice Engagement

We value academics who understand the realities of contemporary Supply Chain and Operations environments and can bring that perspective into both teaching and research.

Industry experience is preferred rather than mandatory, but evidence of meaningful professional engagement through consulting, live projects, applied research or other industry-facing activity will be important in demonstrating suitability for the appointment.

International collaboration and participation in relevant professional or academic networks are also valued. The role specification specifically references networks such as the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) and APICS / ASCM Academic Network.

About You

You are an established Supply Chain Management scholar who combines academic depth with a clear understanding of the contemporary challenges facing supply chains and operations.

You bring a strong research record, demonstrated teaching excellence and experience developing emerging researchers. Just as importantly, you can translate scholarly thinking into engaging, relevant learning experiences and build productive relationships beyond academia.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

• A PhD in Supply Chain Management from an accredited university
• Master's-level qualification in Supply Chain Management.
• Ideally at least 5 years' higher education teaching experience.
• Ideally at least 5 years' post-PhD research experience.
• Demonstrated undergraduate and postgraduate teaching capability.
• Experience supervising Master's and doctoral research students.
• A research profile appropriate to Associate Professor level.

*Publications should be ranked according to the Australian Business Deans’ Council ranking available here: http://www.abdc.edu.au/master-journal-list.php 

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