Lecturers/ Assistant Professors in Media/Communication/Cultural Studies

Job no: 576297
Work type: Full time - Fixed term/Contract
Location: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh
Categories: Media, Journalism & Communications  

RMIT Vietnam
RMIT Vietnam – a campus of RMIT University – is part of 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. RMIT is a 5-Star university under the QS Stars international evaluation system and ranks in the world’s top 400 in the 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities. 

School of Communication & Design 
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, fashion, film and video, and languages. See https://www.rmit.edu.vn/our-schools-centres/school-communication-design

The Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication) is the largest undergraduate program within the School of Communication & Design. The program comprises strands in advertising, public relations and media studies. See https://www.rmit.edu.vn/programs/bachelor-communication-professional-communication 

Role & key responsibilities
Due to the ongoing growth of this program, we seek an experienced Lecturer to help grow our teaching team. Applicants may have academic expertise in any combination of the following: online/mobile/social/screen cultures; new/digital media consumption; advertising/consumer/convergence culture; social network analysis; or comparable. Strong preference will be given to applicants with a scholarly background in the Asian context of media/communication/cultural studies. 

The appointee will be responsible for course coordination and is expected to actively promote both the program and the School through membership of – and links to – academic and professional networks. The appointee will also be expected to continue their peer-reviewed publication activity. A flexible attitude and a demonstrated range of skills related to the conceptualisation, execution and evaluation of courses is a must, as well as the capability and competence to teach a range of media/communication/cultural studies courses. The appointee may also contribute to other programs within the School of Communication & Design including the forthcoming Bachelor of Digital Film & Video.

All teaching is in English language. The appointee will be located at RMIT’s Saigon South campus and will be expected to travel to other RMIT Vietnam campuses as required. We are happy to consider either a full- or part-time position.

Key selection criteria

• Lecturer: PhD or equivalent relevant doctoral qualification from a recognised institution.
• Associate Lecturer: we may consider an application from an emerging academic who is in the final stages of relevant doctoral study. In this instance, a relevant completed master’s degree from a recognised institution is required.
• Evidence of a minimum of five years’ relevant teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver undergraduate courses including the production of high-quality online or offline teaching activities and support materials.
• Demonstrated range of skills relating to the conceptualisation, execution and evaluation of courses, including the capability and competence to teach a range of media/communication/cultural studies courses.
• Evidence of achieving course learning outcomes and positive student experiences.
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake course coordination and to cooperate effectively with colleagues.
• Track-record of relevant research activity and peer-reviewed outputs or equivalent.
• Professional experience in the communication/media sector or equivalent is preferred.  

To find out more
For further information about this role, please click on the Job Description and Candidate Information document below.

190408_JD_LecturerProfCommContextual.pdf
Academic FAQ's RMIT Vietnam 2018.pdf
NEW Information Pack - Foreign Candidates - Academic 2018.pdf

Please note

• English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 7.0 (with no competency less than 6.5).
• Non-Vietnamese candidates must also meet the requirements of the Vietnamese Work Permit process.

How to apply
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. Applications close on May 26, 2019.

Advertised: 26 Apr 2019 SE Asia Standard Time
Applications close: 26 May 2019 SE Asia Standard Time

For more information on working at RMIT Vietnam, please visit www.rmit.edu.vn/staff