Overview:
RMIT Vietnam is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing to contribute to teaching, research, and engagement within the Digital Marketing program in the Department of Business Innovation.
We welcome applications from candidates with teaching and research expertise in areas including, but not limited to Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning, Digital Marketing Communications, Social Media and Mobile Marketing, and Contemporary Issues in Digital Marketing.
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, career 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!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer contributes to Teaching and Research, and Engagement in the Digital Marketing Program within the Department of Business Innovation.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programs to meet the needs of students and other stakeholders, ensure a consistent level of research is undertaken to support relevant research clusters in the Business School, and work collaboratively with other academic staff to support a strong research culture within the Digital Marketing team. The successful candidate may deliver courses across related programs as directed.
The incumbent also contributes to the strategic direction-setting of the program, department, and School by working collaboratively with other relevant members of the department to plan and develop courses, programs, and engagement activities. This includes contributing to the design, development, amendment and continuous improvement of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, the development of new courses at both levels, and the initiation of teaching and learning initiatives relevant to Digital Marketing and related programs. The successful candidate assists the Senior Program Manager on occasion with administrative decisions and tasks.
The scope of responsibilities includes supporting the formulation of strategic planning for the program, course management, where needed, quality assurance, student relationship management, human resource management, program budgeting and resource management and research planning.
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will act in accordance with the Academic Expectations framework of RMIT University Vietnam.
Key Selection Criteria
- PhD or equivalent relevant Doctoral qualification
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high-quality curriculum or program materials.
- Ability to undertake course coordination and development roles.
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
- Established track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing program and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.
- Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.
- 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.
- 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 work effectively with external partners, industry, organisations and communities to address complex issues and identify opportunities.
- Ability to motivate, develop and inspire others through discipline leadership in the University environment.
- Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the RMIT Values and RMIT Leadership Model (Inclusion, Imagination, Agility, Courage, Passion and Impact).
Expected Research profile
To be considered for a lecturer position at RMIT Vietnam in The Business School, you will need to be able to meet the following research criteria.
- For candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3 years (Early Career Academic), although there are no requirements you are expected to be research active.
- For candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3- 5 years there are requirements of peer reviewed journal articles published within the previous five-year window, you need to be active in relevant research areas.
- For candidates with a PhD awarded more than 5 years ago: you will be expected to demonstrate a minimum of 2 peer reviewed journal articles, of which must be ranked in Scimago or ABDC and preferably both in Q1/A ranking or equivalent, within the previous five-year window.
To be considered for a Senior Lecturer position and above, The Business School operates a research active points system. Points are earned across a spectrum of research within a prior three-year window. Candidates for higher level positions will be considered against these criteria for shortlisting.
More information is available in the Job description
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided in this Job Ads to initiate the application process.
Please note that we will be conducting a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received. Early submission is encouraged, as the University reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the advertised closing date.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
All academic appointments at RMIT Vietnam must meet University and local regulatory requirements, including English proficiency, background checks, and (for international candidates) eligibility for a work permit.
English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 7.0 with no competency less than 6.5 (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines).
Further guidance will be provided during the recruitment process.
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 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- Please ensure that your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.
- RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.
- For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at employment@rmit.edu.vn
Applications Close:
18th 10 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.