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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: 

• Competitive salary package and allowances  

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

• Private health insurance and wellness programs 

• Professional development and career advancement 

• Relocation and visa support 

• 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 

Position Summary 

The Associate Lecturer will be required to teach and conduct classes in disciplines relevant to their field of expertise and assist in the academic and administrative, consultative and coordination tasks involved with these courses. Functions associated with the position include presentation of lectures and tutorials, assessment of students, and course administration in line with the University’s quality assurance requirements. The Associate Lecturer is also required to undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy. It is expected that the Associate Lecturer will work under support and guidance to develop expertise in teaching and research with an increasing degree of autonomy.

Reporting Line 

Reports to: Senior Program Manager, Management

Indirectly reports to: Head of Department, Management

Key Accountabilities 

• Teach at a level appropriate to skills, primarily at undergraduate and graduate diploma level including: assisting in assessment design; conducting assessment; course evaluation activities; gather and use student feedback to inform improvement of teaching effectiveness.

• Engage in scholarly and professional activities appropriate to the profession or discipline including: publishing and presenting outputs of scholarship at conferences and research forums; contributing to external research funding submissions.

• Participate in University governance activities as requested and undertake administration related to the position.

Key Selection Criteria 

• A Master degree in the relevant discipline; have commenced or enrolled to commence in Doctoral course is preferred.

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

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.

• Evidence of scholarly output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field.

• Ability to engage in projects effectively with colleagues, industry and/or government.

• Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.

• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills.

• Recent performance in contributing to student outcomes, enhancing student experience and receiving positive feedback; combined with experience and skill in  a teaching setting.

• Ability to operate within own discipline and cross-disciplinary/multidisciplinary teams to achieve department and University strategic outcomes

• Ability to work effectively with peers, utilising strong communication skills to address complex problems and relevant activities.

• Ability to motivate, develop and inspire others through discipline knowledge to raise own profile in the University environment.

• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position as per the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework (Connectedness, Commitment to Excellence – Improve and Simplify; Imagination and Innovation; Impact; Inclusion; Agility).