Assistant/Associate Professor - Mechatronics/Robotics Engineering

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.

• QS World University Rankings 2024

**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021 About the School

The School of Engineering in Dubai started in 2012 and offers the undergraduate engineering majors of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and recently the Mechatronics Engineering major. The School also offers the highly successful Masters in Engineering Management. The School has nine brand new laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment to support the engineering majors.

All staff in Engineering are research active and collaborate with international universities, particularly with the main campus in Australia. UOW Engineering is in the top 100 in subject rankings. The school also has close links with local industry and has an Industry Advisory board that helps ensure the school has impact in the society and meets industry needs. There is a high level of collaboration both in teaching and in research between the Majors as well as with other schools of the University. The Mechatronics Engineering major which covers the areas of robotics and automation was recently started in Dubai based on success in the Australian Campus, and is seeing a vibrant intake of students very interested in the field of Robotics and Automation.

Position Profile

The School of Engineering is seeking applications from experienced academics at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, in the field of Mechatronics / Robotics Engineering.

As a member of the School, you will have a significant opportunity to impact the areas of research, teaching, and community and industry engagement, all within a collaborative and supportive academic environment. You will collaborate closely with the Head of the School of Engineering as well as the Program Leader to cultivate a supportive and vibrant learning community, ensuring that our students receive exceptional educational experiences and support.

The candidate is expected to contribute primarily to the teaching of specialisation subjects in the key areas of Robotics and Flexible Automation, Applied topics in Mechatronics systems, Mechanical Engineering Design, Machine Dynamics, Engineering Design (mechatronics system design projects), in addition to fundamental subjects in Mechatronics such as Physics fundamentals, and basic electronics. The candidate will be expected to significantly contribute to capstone and research projects that are directly related to Mechatronics / Robotics and thus must have proven experience that demonstrates practical skills in building such systems. The candidate is also expected to strengthen the program, integrating the latest breakthroughs in the field to ensure graduates have relevant skills and knowledge.

Key responsibilities/accountabilities:

• Prepare, deliver, and assess lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, and workshops.
• Develop and produce teaching materials, including technology-enhanced learning resources.
• Handle administrative tasks related to teaching, such as student consultations, marking, assessment, and quality assurance.
• Conduct and publish research; seek research funding.
• Supervise students' capstone projects and contribute to reviews and continuous improvement of the discipline.
• Engage with industry and academic colleagues for collaborative research.
• Assist with student services, including recruitment, registration, onboarding, and support of students.
• Comply with all relevant UOWD policies and guidelines.
• Maintain balanced performance across academic responsibilities.

Other Responsibilities

1. Well-being, health and safety responsibilities:

• Take reasonable care for your health and safety.
• Take reasonable care that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.
• Comply, so far as reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given to ensure compliance with work health and safety local legislation.
• Co-operate with policies or procedures relating to health or safety at the workplace.

2. Declare any conflicts of interests that may arise during your employment to the UOWD People and Culture Department.

Reporting Relationship

Position Reports to: UOWD Head of School of Engineering

Other Key Contacts:

• UOWD Programme Leader (Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
• UOWD Director of Research
• UOWD School of Engineering Faculty Members
• UOWD Student Services
• UOW IMTS

Selection Criteria – Qualifications, Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• PhD. Degree in Mechatronics/Robotic/Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline from a reputed and recognised international institution.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering from an accredited institution, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• Well-established teaching experience of at least 5 years post PhD in at least two or more of the specialised subjects.
• Experience in supervising students' capstone projects and research.
• Active research record in the field of Mechatronics / Robotics Engineering with relevant research output in recognised international journals as well as evidence of research leadership and collaboration.
• Fluency in English language (both spoken and written).