RMIT University Commitment  

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students.  Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold to the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.  

Why RMIT University Vietnam?  

RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 123rd globally and 10th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2024. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University  

Rewards and Benefits:  

• Highly competitive VND salary (plus allowances) for local candidates or attractive USD salary package (plus benefits) for expatriate candidates depending on proven track record in meeting all the key selection criteria. 

• Expatriate candidates: Relocation allowance and flights for dependents.  School tuition support of up to US$20,000 per child annually, up to 2 children per family; private health insurance coverage for staff and immediate dependents; annual health check-up; Work Permit for staff, Visa and temporary resident cards for staff and immediate dependents 

• Local candidates: 13th month Tet bonus + private medical insurance (for you and your dependents) + annual health check 

• Generous annual leave, career leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays) 

• Private health insurance and wellness programs 

• Professional development and career advancement 

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources 

• A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!  

RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers  

The Business School 

The Business School is the largest School in RMIT Vietnam with approximately eight thousand students on two campuses (Ho Chi Minh Saigon South and Hanoi). The school has three departments, more than 130 academic staff, four research fellows and 25 Professional staff. In terms of programs there are four bachelor programs, two PGCert programs, two Master programs and two PhD programs. Each department has one program and the fourth program has nine majors supported across the departments. The school is one of five schools of the RMIT College of Business and Law, Melbourne. 

There are six research clusters in the school, three hubs and a forward plan will seek to conflate this structure to a Digital technologies centre and sustainability cluster, with Tourism and Hospitality spanning both domains. The expertise and research foci of the school are blockchain, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, smart cities, sustainability, and these contribute to the four RMIT pillars for research. 

Recent growth areas have been in research and corporate education (AACSB accreditation is expected in 2024). Staff are currently transitioning into semester teaching whilst the school maintains three intakes and delivery. A new workload allocation framework is now applied to accommodate these developments.  

Position summary 

As a Lecturer you will contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the school, in disciplines related to your field of expertise. Specifically, you will be responsible for carrying out teaching activities across undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs and maintain and advance scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. You will be expected to actively promote the programs by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. 

Please review this link for full job description 

Our requirements 

• PhD in Tourism and Hospitality Management equivalent relevant qualification or about to complete PhD within the next 6 months

• Broad and in-depth knowledge of the disciplines specifically in Rooms Division management, Facilities management, Event management 

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online delivery and, the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials. 

• 3 years of teaching in Higher Education 

• Industry experience is desirable.

• Highly rated performance relating to student outcomes, student experience and feedback 

• Excellent team player 

• Culturally adept and agile. 

Expected Research profile 

To be considered for a position at RMIT Vietnam in The Business School, you will need to be able to meet the following research criteria. 

• For candidates with a PhD awarded more than 5 years ago: you will be expected to demonstrate a minimum of 2 peer reviewed journal articles, of which must be ranked in Scimago or ABDC and preferably both in Q1/A ranking or equivalent. 

• For candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3- 5 years although there are no requirements of peer reviewed journal articles for publication, you need to be research active in relevant research areas.  

• For candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3 years, although there are no requirements you are expected to be research active. 

Further information  

Work Permit: All foreign employees must adhere to the requirements for obtaining a valid visa and work permit in Vietnam. These requirements are mandated by the Government and may be over and above the mandatory requirements and key selection criteria. Work permit requirements are subject to change.  RMIT Vietnam accepts zero tolerance to non-adherence of the immigration laws of Vietnam. 

English Proficiency: English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 7.0 with no band less than 6.5.   

How to apply 

Please click on the 'Apply Now' button. When submitting your application, please include the following documents: 

• Cover letter 

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

• Qualifications 

• Passport