Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Psychology

RMIT VIETNAM

RMIT Vietnam, an entity of RMIT University, has campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi since 2001. We provide internationally recognized, high-quality education and professional training for students, clients, and the community, and assist in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region by hosting students from Australia and many other countries.

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (SSET)

The School of Science, Engineering & Technology at RMIT Vietnam is associated with the STEM College of RMIT University Melbourne, delivering the College’s award programs and developing research in the field(s) of science, engineering and health.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Psychology, you are expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the University, in disciplines related to their field of expertise. Specifically, you are responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. You are also expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. You will work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area or specialization and may be responsible for course coordination.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Undergraduate teaching including designing, conducting and moderating assessment; implementing improvements informed by peer review, course evaluation and/or student feedback.

• Professional activities and/or peer-reviewed research activities appropriate to the discipline including publishing research results in high-quality outlets as lead or co-author.

• Membership of committees, working parties or other service duties as required.

• Adhere to the requirements of the Academic Expectations and Development Framework of RMIT Vietnam.

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• A PhD degree in the relevant discipline.

• Proven teaching experience in the discipline you are applying for.  5 years required if you are an expatriate candidate.

• Demonstrable knowledge of requisite content, psychological research, and writing skills for course/s taught within undergraduate Psychology programs. Having experience in teaching Forensic Psychology and courses related to Clinical Psychology is desirable.

• Industry or professional experience.  

• Strong research capabilities. Strong team player with an inclusive and collaborative approach.

• Culturally adept and agile.

Please note: 

• English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS Academic 7.0 and with no band less than 6.5 (or equivalent).

• For Academic Teaching Staff, English Language Proficiency may be proven by showing completion of Ph.D. and/or a Master's qualification whilst being instructed through the medium of English, supported by the experience of teaching in an English-speaking environment for the past 24 months.

• If you are an expatriate candidate, you will require a work permit to be employed at RMIT Vietnam. To qualify for a work permit you will need be able to demonstrate at least 5 years of teaching across relevant subjects in a tertiary education environment.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 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: Generous relocation allowance. Educational support up to US$15,000 per child annually, up to 2 children per family; private insurance coverage for staff and family; annual health checkup; Work Permit for staff, Visa and temporary resident cards for family members

• Expert support from our Mobility Team with regards to obtaining a work permit and visas, and with relocation and settling into living and working in Vietnam.

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

• 20 days annual leave plus 5 days paid leave Xmas closure, plus public holidays and 10 days paid sick leave.

• Free access to the on-site medical centre and plenty of professional Wellbeing support services.

• Private Health insurance for you and your family, plus Personal Accident Insurance

• World-class Library and free access to RMIT Melbourne online library and resources.

• On-site gym and recreational facilities on both HCMC and Hanoi campuses

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, please click on the following link:

Job description

Information pack - Foreign academic candidates

HOW TO APPLY

Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button. We will review online applications throughout the year.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload the documents below. We recommend having them ready when you start.

• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

• Cover letter

• A copy of your current ID

• Proof of highest qualifications

• Evidence of English Language Proficiency (if any)

• Other supporting documentation (if any)

Applications Close:
15 thg 2 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us