Lecturer/Associate Lecturer in Digital Media (HCI Design)

Overview:

RMIT Vietnam is seeking a Lecturer/ Associate Lecturer, Digital Media to join our academic community and deliver high-quality teaching, and student engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator-scholar who is passionate about shaping future-ready graduates and contributing to impactful research.

WHY JOIN RMIT VIETNAM?

At RMIT Vietnam, international exposure meets real-world impact through strong industry and government collaboration. Working at RMIT means building a meaningful career while creating impact in a high-performing environment.

Further insight into our mission, impact and global connections is available in the RMIT Vietnam Profile .

WHAT WE OFFER

Expatriates

Competitive remuneration package USD for expatriate candidates

Relocation allowance package from US$6,000

Relocation flights from home location to Vietnam for candidate and direct dependents (if applicable)

International repatriation flights for the staff and direct dependents at the end of their contract.

School tuition fees for children to attend the K-12 program in Vietnam, up to US$20,000 per child or US$40,000 for two children per year.

Premium private medical insurance for employee and immediate family, plus Personal Accident Insurance

Dedicated support from Global Mobility Team to support with immigration and relocation to Vietnam.

Vietnamese candidates

Competitive remuneration VND package for Vietnamese candidates.

13th month Tet bonus

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

Other benefits

Generous annual leave, sick leave, volunteer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays)

Professional development and career advancement

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

A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & DESIGN (SCD)

The School of Communication & Design is committed to providing an international learning environment that encourages cultural awareness, critical thinking, experimentation and — above all — the ability to think differently. Our students develop the competence, confidence and professionalism needed for successful careers in communication, design, games, fashion, film and video, and languages.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us/schools-and-centres/school-communication-design

THE BACHELOR OF DESIGN (DIGITAL MEDIA) PROGRAM

In an increasingly digital world, driven by technological advancement, there is a profound need for professionals who understand timeless design principles and who can navigate future challenges as they arise. The Digital Media program provides a studio learning environment for the development of leading specialists in digital design across four main areas of action (pathways):

Interaction

Animation

Imaging

Sound

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking applicants for an Associate Lecturer or Lecturer (full-time) in the BA Design (Digital Media) program with expertise in one or more areas related to digital design (see the Key Selection Criteria section below).

To comply with Vietnam’s employment requirement, all overseas candidates must have at least 3 years University teaching experience.

At the Associate Lecturer scale, the position 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 expected to develop an emerging research profile aligned with the school’s research priorities and the University’s research strategy based on opportunity. 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.

At the Lecturer scale, the position is expected to contribute to the teaching and research activities of the University, in disciplines related to their field of expertise. Specifically, the Lecturer is responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate programs and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. The lecturer is expected to contribute to the school’s research culture through research activities appropriate to career state. The Lecturer is also expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links, and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. The Lecturer is expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area or specialisation.

Reports to: Associate Program Manager, Digital Media

Key Accountabilities:

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

Undertake independent professional activities, scholarship and/or conduct high quality research activities appropriate to the profession or discipline, publishing research results (traditional and/or non-traditional) in high quality outlets as lead or co-author, preparing and submitting external research funding applications, and supervising higher degree by research candidates.

Undertake administration duties and participate in University governance activities related to the position.

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

Key Selection Criteria:

1. For Associate Lecturer: A Master degree in the relevant discipline and having commenced or enrolled to commence in Doctoral course is preferred.

2. For Lecturer: PhD or equivalent relevant Doctoral qualification from a recognised institution, with an emerging to established track record and growing recognition for research.

3. Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at the undergraduate level, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high-quality curriculum or program materials.

4. Proven expertise in two or more of the following areas to be evidenced through the submission of a portfolio:

a. UI/UX Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Design

b. Coding and development for the web

c. Scripting and programming for Screen-based Interactions

d. Digital Design Foundations and Principles

5. Ability to guide students in conceptual, aesthetic, and technical development related to their discipline.

6. Ability to undertake course coordination role.

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

8. For Lecturer, additionally: a. Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs that contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, contribution to competitive research funding opportunities, and engagement with industry, community, and professional partners .

b. Ability to supervise or develop capacity to supervise higher-degree research candidates.

c. Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.

9. Teaching experience: Recent and sustained performance regarding student outcomes, student experience, and feedback; combined with experience and skill in a range of teaching settings.

10. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff, and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

11. Ability to operate within own discipline and