Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering
Lead geotechnical engineering education, research, and industry collaboration at a top-ranked international university in Dubai.
Best for:Best for established geotechnical engineers with a strong research record, teaching experience, and industry engagement who seek to advance sustainable infrastructure solutions in a multicultural academic setting.
Overview
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) invites an experienced academic to join its School of Engineering as a Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering. This role combines teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, developing an independent research programme in geomechanics, and fostering industry partnerships. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research in sustainable geotechnics, soil-structure interaction, and climate-resilient infrastructure while shaping engineering education in a dynamic, internationally accredited environment. The position emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum innovation, and bridging academic research with real-world engineering challenges in Dubai’s rapidly evolving urban landscape.
What you'll do
- Design, coordinate, and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in geotechnical engineering, including Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, and Slope Stability.
- Supervise undergraduate capstone projects, Master’s dissertations, and PhD theses, fostering emerging researchers in geotechnical disciplines.
- Develop and lead an independent research programme focused on sustainable geotechnics, soil-structure interaction, or climate-resilient infrastructure.
- Publish high-quality research in Q1/Q2 international peer-reviewed journals and secure external research funding from national councils, industry, and international grants.
- Engage with consulting firms, government authorities, and engineering bodies to collaborate on applied research, industry-funded projects, and student placements.
- Contribute to curriculum development, academic governance, and laboratory management to ensure alignment with Engineers Australia and CAA accreditation standards.
- Implement innovative teaching methods, including digital learning approaches and data-driven laboratory experiences.
- Build strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance teaching relevance and research impact.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching, research, and industry engagement (no specific test mentioned)
Instruction: English
Publications: Highly cited publications in leading Q1/Q2 international peer-reviewed journals
- At least 3-4 years of teaching experience in geotechnical engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Strong research record with highly cited publications in leading engineering journals
- Proven success in securing research grants or industrial consultancy contracts
- Experience supervising Higher Degree Research students (Master’s and PhD)
- Expertise in laboratory and field-testing methods for geotechnical assessments
- Professional engineering credentials such as CPEng, CEng, or equivalent (e.g., MIEAust, MICE, FGS, F.ASCE)
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with external stakeholders and industry partners
- Open to qualified candidates with no explicit nationality or residency restrictions
- No age or prior experience caps mentioned beyond the 3-4 years of teaching experience
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants must submit a resume/CV and a passport-size photograph through the university’s application portal. Detailed instructions for submission are available on the job posting page.
- CV/Resume
- Passport-size photograph
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