Lecturer or Senior Lecturer & Discipline Lead Media and Communications

About The Team

Murdoch University Dubai is a vibrant branch campus of Murdoch University, based in Perth, Australia. Home to a diverse community of over 1,300 students, our campus offers a wide range of internationally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Located in the heart of Dubai’s thriving education hub, we combine global academic standards with local relevance, fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment.

Your New Role!  

We are seeking an academic Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) and Discipline Lead in Media and Communications to join Murdoch University’s Dubai campus. This role provides academic leadership of the Media and Communications portfolio, whilst delivering high quality teaching, contributing to research and/or creative practice, industry engagement, and student success.

Working collaboratively with colleagues in Dubai and Perth, the position supports curriculum delivery and innovation, accreditation alignment, and the continued growth of the Media and Communications discipline.

This position includes appointment as Discipline Lead for Media and Communications. As the Discipline Lead, you will contribute to curriculum innovation, portfolio growth, accreditation alignment, and the strategic development of the Media and Communications discipline, in line with Murdoch University’s strategic goals.

Further information on the responsibilities and requirements for each level can be found in the relevant position descriptions:

• Lecturer (Level B)
• Senior Lecturer (Level C)

What We Offer You!

This is a full-time, fixed-term (3 year) appointment offering a competitive remuneration package.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. As a global university with a strong presence in Dubai, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, multicultural community that reflects the diversity of the UAE and the wider region. Sustainability is central to our mission and, guided by clear and confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria.
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role

• Minimum Master’s degree in Media and Communications or a related discipline (PhD required for Senior Lecturer level).
• Experience in tertiary teaching, assessment, and curriculum delivery.
• Research and/or creative practice appropriate to discipline and career stage.
• Academic leadership or coordination experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, transnational environment.

Please refer to the Lecturer (Level B) and Senior Lecturer (Level C) position descriptions for full details of responsibilities, requirements and selection criteria. Applications submitted by post or email will not be accepted.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Professor Michael Gallimore, Dean of Dubai, [email protected] and quote JR105054 as the reference.

Applications Close on 10 March 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University Dubai is proud to be part of the UAE’s diverse and globally connected higher education community and is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.