Associate Professor, Computing Technologies

Overview:

RMIT Vietnam is seeking an Associate Professor, Computing Technologies to join our academic community and foster excellence in teaching and research efforts of the School, within the RMIT Vietnam University and globally with the community, professional, commercial and industrial sectors.

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 of USD $6,000
• Relocation flights from home location to Vietnam for candidate (and immediate family if applicable)
• International repatriation flights for the staff, their spouse, and children at the end of their contract.
• School tuition fees for children to attend the K-12 program in Vietnam, up to $20,000 per child or $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!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (SSET)

The School of Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET) is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution dedicated to fostering innovation and addressing critical global and regional challenges. Our mission is twofold: to cultivate the next generation of leaders and innovators in technology and science within an international learning environment, and to pioneer world-class research that delivers tangible, real-world impact. We empower our students with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and integrity required for successful careers in fields as diverse as computing, engineering, aviation, psychology, and health sciences.

Our research strategy is focused on leveraging our expertise to make a significant difference in sectors vital to Vietnam's future, including healthcare, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, mental health, education, food technology and smart cities. This commitment to applied innovation not only produces impactful outcomes, but also ensures our academic programs remain relevant, providing students with the skills and motivation to become future leaders and innovators.

Our research activities are concentrated on five key interdisciplinary research clusters that represent our areas of strength and future ambition:

• Community, Health and Wellbeing
• Artificial Intelligence in Health Informatics
• Digital Innovation for Environmental and Societal Impact
• Emerging Technologies in Education
• Semiconductor and Industry 4.0

For further information about SSET, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us/schools-and-centres/school-of-science-engineering-and-technology

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Professor will provide leadership and foster excellence in learning & teaching, research, and industry engagement efforts of the School, within the University, and with the community, professional, commercial, and industrial sectors. More specifically, the Associate Professor is responsible for providing original, innovative, and distinguished contributions to the School’s programs, particularly in the disciplines of computer science, information technology, software engineering and artificial intelligence, and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research, and/or professional capabilities relevant to those disciplines at a national and international level. The Associate Professor can be expected to provide strategic leadership in learning and teaching or research and scholarship, teach, and make a significant contribution to teaching and learning in the disciplines to improve student learning outcomes. The Associate Professor will significantly contribute to the School's planning and strategic direction, by taking on academic leadership roles involving participation in various committees within the School, Program Portfolio, and University and external to the University, as appropriate. This position will provide leadership and support for partnerships and engagement activities ensuring they are appropriately and successfully coordinated, implemented, and continuously improved. These activities will involve industry partners, Government agencies, and University stakeholders.

• Reports to:  Senior Program Manager, Computing Technologies Portfolio
• Reporting lines may be adjusted in line with organisational changes.

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES

• Teaching delivery and student experience: Undertake independent teaching at undergraduate, honours, postgraduate, and corporate training levels. Design, deliver and continuously improve learning activities that enhance student engagement, wellbeing, and employability, informed by student feedback and course/program evaluation.
• Assessment design, moderation and academic standards: Design, conduct and moderate assessment in line with University policy and quality assurance requirements. Ensure assessment integrity, consistency of standards, and appropriate documentation, including moderation processes and continuous improvement actions.
• Program and curriculum leadership: Lead the advancement of teaching within the disciplines, including developing new courses/programs, initiating program improvements, strengthening academic standards, and supporting accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Research leadership, impact and collaboration: Conduct impactful research and drive national and international contributions to the discipline. Build and lead interdisciplinary research teams; lead publication strategies and high-quality research outputs; develop and sustain collaborations with RMIT Melbourne and external partners; and support translation of research outcomes into practice, policy, industry or community impact.
• Research funding: Identify, attract and secure external research funding to support sustained research growth.
• HDR supervision and researcher development: Supervise and mentor HDR candidates and contribute to researcher development, including mentoring early career researchers and building capability within the discipline/research group.
• Governance, service and external engagement: Contribute significantly to internal and external university governance and collegial life, including participation in committees, Industry Advisor Committee, academic leadership roles, recruitment/outreach activities, and engagement with relevant professional bodies and partners.
• Alignment with academic expectations.
• Other duties commensurate with the scope of the role.
• Adhere to the requirements of the Academic Expectations and Development Framework of RMIT Vietnam.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Qualifications: PhD (or equivalent doctoral qualification) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• International research profile and quality outputs: An internationally recognised research profile aligned to at least one of the School of Science, Engineering & Technology research clusters: (1) AI in Health Informatics, (2) Community Health and Wellbeing, (3) Digital Innovation for Environmental and Societal Impact, (4) Emerging Technologies in Education, and (5) Semiconductors and Industry 4.0. Evidence of sustained, high-quality research outputs in discipline-relevant leading journals and conferences; research impact and recognition appropriate to Associate Professor level (e.g., citations, invited talks, awards, leadership roles); and scholarly service such as editorial and peer-review activities.
• Research leadership and strategy: Demonstrated ability to lead research agendas and deliver outcomes, including establishing and nurturing interdisciplinary research teams, mentoring early-career researchers, setting a coherent 3-5 year research strategy aligned with School and University priorities, and contributing to national and international collaborations.
• Competitive funding and project delivery: Proven track record of identifying, securing and managing external research funding (or equivalent competitive funding), including oversight of budgets, reporting, milestones, risk management, and delivery of funded-project outcomes.
• Research integrity, ethics and governance: Commitment to responsible conduct of research, including ethics and compliance requirements, data management/governance, authorship and publication integrity, and adherence to relevant University and regulatory standards.
• Impact, translation and external engagement: Ability to translate research into real-world impact beyond academia, including engagement with industry, professional bodies, NGOs, government and community partners; evidence of influence on policy and practice where relevant (e.g., advisory roles, consultations, uptake, media engagement); and ability to communicate research effectively to non-academic audiences
• Vietnam and Asia-Pacific contribution: Capability in strengthening Vietnam’s and the Asia-Pacific region’s innovation ecosystem through capacity-building, technology adoption, partnership development, and/or international collaboration that strengthens RMIT’s research standing and local relevance.
• Teaching excellence and curriculum leadership: Proven teaching proficiency across relevant areas (e.g., Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, AI, Data Science), with evidence of high-quality teaching practice, effective assessment design and moderation, and sustained improvement in student outcomes and student experience across diverse learning contexts.
• Program development, accreditation and quality assurance: Demonstrated experience in curriculum and program development and continuous improvement, including student-centred and inclusive learning design. Experience contributing to (or leading) accreditation and quality assurance processes (e.g., ACS, Engineers Australia), and a strong commitment to academic integrity.
• HDR supervision and researcher development: Significant experience supervising higher degree by research candidates, with evidence of effective supervision practices (e.g., timely milestones, completions, and/or high-quality outputs with candidates), and a commitment to researcher development and mentoring.
• Leadership and collegial contribution: Strong leadership capability, including the ability to motivate and develop staff, contribute effectively to the management of teams, lead through influence across disciplines, and support a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation: Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners, manage complex collaborations, and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Governance, risk and resource stewardship: Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, University financial, governance and quality management systems, including prudent resource stewardship, compliance, and accountability
• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, RMIT Values and RMIT Leadership Model.

For full details of the accountability, please refer to 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 running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible.