(Casual ) Associate Lecturer, Design Studies

Overview:

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 125th globally and 10th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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 STUDIES

The Bachelor of Design Studies is one of the largest undergraduate programs within the School of Communication & Design and is offered at both our Saigon South and Hanoi City campuses. The Design Studies program has an integrated curriculum where students are taught in various disciplines of design and can specialize in areas such as graphic design, illustration, UI/UX design, and spatial design. The program comprises strands in branding, typography, editorial design, illustration, print making, app & web design, motion graphics, spatial design, 3D modelling, and animation. All courses are supported with contextual and theoretical underpinnings. The Design Studies program has an excellent reputation nationally and internationally, and it is no surprise that our graduate employment rate is exceptionally high.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/study-at-rmit/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-design-studies

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration rate (wage) is inclusive of personal income tax, annual leave payment, benefits, and all other statutory contributions as required by the laws of Vietnam.
• 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 Casual Associate Lecturer is expected to contribute primarily to the teaching efforts of the University in disciplines related to their field of expertise. The role focuses on delivering high-quality learning experiences within undergraduate programs in the Design Studies discipline.

Casual Associate Lecturers are responsible for preparing and conducting classes, supporting students in their learning, assessing student work in accordance with course requirements, and contributing to the overall quality of the student experience. The Casual Lecturer may be responsible for course coordination.

While research is not a formal requirement for Casual staff, those with an interest in scholarly or professional practice are encouraged to engage in related activities in collaboration with the program team.

Casual Associate Lecturers are also expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, contributing to course delivery, moderation, and continuous improvement processes. They should maintain up-to-date knowledge of their subject area and actively support the program’s learning and teaching goals, ensuring alignment with RMIT’s pedagogical principles.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Undertake independent teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level including: designing, conducting and moderating assessment; implementing improvements informed by course evaluation activities and student feedback, curriculum development, coordinating industry activities, relations, and program related events.

 • Undertake administration duties, which may include course coordination role or management of a small award program.

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

• Other duties assigned in consultation with Line Manager

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Hourly Associate Lecturer: A Master's degree in the relevant discipline; have commenced or enrolled to commence in Doctoral course is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver courses at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.
• Ability to undertake course coordination role.
• The required skill set is that of a practicing designer with hands-on industry experience and a solid understanding of design theory, design research, studio-based learning, and authentic assessment. Candidates should be able to help students develop critical thinking, conceptual agility, and practical transdisciplinary skills across Graphic Design and Illustration, with particular emphasis on foundational Year 1 courses such as Design Foundations, Drawing, Digital Foundations, and Design History. In addition, candidates should possess essential technical skills with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Recent and sustained performance regarding student outcomes, student experience and feedback; combined with experience and skill in a range of teaching settings.
• Ability to operate within own discipline and cross-disciplinary/multidisciplinary teams to achieve department and University strategic outcomes.
• Ability to conduct workshops, demonstrations and provide consultations at events as part of marketing and student recruitment for the Bachelor of Design Studies and School of Communication & Design (SCD).
• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position and RMIT Values.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 7.0 (academic, with no skill less than 6.5) (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines). 
For any role, English Language Proficiency may also be proven by showing successful completion of secondary education to a level qualifying to enter university study while being instructed through the medium of English, as per the RMIT University recognised qualification list.

WORK PERMIT

As an expatriate candidate, you will require a work permit to work in Vietnam. To qualify for a work permit you will need (at minimum) a degree in a relevant field to the position and must be able to provide official written confirmation (statement of service) of at least 3 years’ related experience. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

For the initial application

— Please include a CV and a Covering Letter with your initial application.

— After the deadline for the application, we will review all candidates and select a shortlist for the panel interview

For specific information and details about the advertised position, please contact Viet Nguyen

—Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Email: Nguyen.vanviet@rmit.edu.vn  

Applications Close:

31 thg 3 2026 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