Teaching & Learning Specialist

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise.  Our mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. One of Australia’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has 82,000 students including 12,000 at postgraduate level.

The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and practical education, applied and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the cities in which we are located. With three campuses in Melbourne (Central Business District, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and a centre in Barcelona, Spain, RMIT is a truly global university. RMIT also offers programs through partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Germany, Austria and The Netherlands, and enjoys research and industry partnerships on every continent.

RMIT prides itself on the strong industry links it has forged over its 129-year history. Collaboration with industry is integral to the University’s leadership in applied research and education, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.  

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RMIT VIETNAM

RMIT International 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 assists in the development of human resources in Vietnam and the region by providing opportunities for students from around the world to belong to an international educational community that supports them to achieve their potential in an increasingly globalised world.

Degrees are awarded by RMIT University in Australia, allowing Vietnamese students to receive an overseas education without having to leave home.  RMIT Vietnam is also host to students from Australia and many other countries.  All degree programs are recognised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and are subject to regulation by the Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency.  RMIT Vietnam is an English-speaking university and all teaching is in English.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Teaching and Learning Specialist is an important role in RMIT Vietnam because of our focus on quality and evidentiary approaches to teaching. The Specialist will be pivotal in delivering services to academic staff that will enable staff to be more effective in their teaching and to be better recognised for their teaching. The Specialist would work closely with the Learning and Teaching, Learning Online and Education Technology team on activities that seek to continually enhance the quality and improvement of teaching and learning at RMIT Vietnam.

The Specialist would be engaged in the provision of training to teachers. They would independently develop training and materials that address relatively straight forward processes that are fundamental to teaching and learning. For example, they would provide follow up training related to matters that are raised in Quality Assurance that would draw upon evidence-based approaches to effective teaching. The Specialist will consult with senior staff to design more specialised and advanced programs drawing upon research in the field to address matters of strategic priority.  Underpinning the training capabilities of the Specialist will be their knowledge about teaching (as evidenced by their qualification and teaching experience) and their highly developed oral and written communication skills. Ideally the Specialist will have some experience in undertaking or supporting scholarly work related to teaching and learning.

The Specialist will be critical in supporting the work RMIT Vietnam is doing in respect to teaching awards and higher education fellowships. For example, the Specialist would be involved in the observation of teachers with the purpose of providing written feedback about their teaching, The Specialist will provide feedback about the quality of teaching using RMIT indicators of quality teaching. It is expected that the Specialist has experience in teaching in postsecondary settings, highly developed skills of reflection and some experience in assisting others to improve their practice, ideally using a coaching and/or training framework.

The Specialist would be familiar with working with policy documents. They would support senior staff in drafting local guidelines that would be in line with RMIT policy. The Specialist would also help to craft communications to RMIT Vietnam staff on matters related to teaching and learning under the guidance of senior staff.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work with senior teaching and learning staff to develop and provide training related to faculty priorities and specific modes of teaching (face-to-face, concurrent and online) in synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Support in the provision of expert advice related to evidence-based approaches to teaching through individual and/or group consultancy, and in the development of resources for the L&T Hub.
• Be a member of the teaching team for the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning & Teaching.
•  Promote and contribute to scholarly activities related to teaching and learning. This may include providing research assistance around V1300 (strategic) research projects and or participating in other endorsed educational projects and research.
•  Aid staff in developing an HEA fellowship application that recognises professionalism in teaching.
•  Support the RMIT Vietnam Peer Observation Program and conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to teaching staff about their teaching as required.
•  Support staff through the process of applying for teaching awards that recognise excellence in teaching.
•  Undertake the evaluation that examines the effectiveness of professional development related to teaching and learning.
• Assist staff in the quality assurance and review of courses and programs.
• Assist in crafting communications related to teaching and learning.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• A relevant teaching qualification and some experience working experience in teaching in post-secondary setting.  
• Experience with a range of learning technologies, including an LMS such as Canvas, and willingness to engage with innovative technologies that support learning.
• A strong affinity and a passion for quality teaching that translates into quality student learning. 
• A proven track record in availing themselves to professional development and in providing or supporting the professional development of others with the capacity to design and deliver inspiring demonstrations, coaching and training.
• Experience in supporting scholarly work related to teaching and training.
• Highly developed skills in oral and written communication.
• A strong partnership and service ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement. 
• Strong project management and coordination skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with academic and professional staff and university leaders.
• 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).

FURTHER INFORMATION

• As an expatriate candidate you will require a work permit to be employed in Vietnam.  To qualify for a work permit you will need a Master qualification and you will need to be able to demonstrate at least 5 years of working in education environment.
• 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). 

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive VND salary (plus allowances) for Vietnamese candidates or USD salary package (plus benefits) for expatriate candidates, depending on proven track record to meet all the key selection criteria.
• Expatriate candidates: Relocation allowance from US$6,000 per staff; 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 check up; Work permit for staff, visa and temporary residence cards for family
• 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 Christmas closure, plus public holidays and paid sick leave.
• Support and guidance from experienced Mobility Advisor to assist in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam.

Applications Close:
27 thg 2 2023 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