Lecturer, Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering

Overview:

RMIT Vietnam is seeking a Lecturer, Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering to join our academic community and deliver high-quality teaching, research, 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 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 Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the University, in disciplines related to their field of expertise. Specifically, the Lecturer is responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. 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. The Lecturer may be responsible for course coordination.

Reporting Line

Reports to:  Senior Program Manager (Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering; Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering)

Indirectly reports to:  Dean of School, School of Science Engineering & Technology

*Reporting lines may be adjusted in line with organisational changes.*

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES

• 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.
• Undertake independent professional activities, scholarship and/or conduct high quality research activities appropriate to the profession or discipline including: managing individual projects within timelines and budgets and ensuring compliance with quality and reporting requirements; publishing research results 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, 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 commensurate with the scope of the role
• Adhere to the requirements of the Academic Expectations and Development Framework of RMIT Vietnam.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• PhD or equivalent relevant Doctoral qualification and industry experience in Engineering (Communication & Network Engineering)
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs 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.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline 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 with external partners, industries, organisations and communities and can operate effectively to address complex issues or seek opportunities
• Ability to motivate, develop and inspire others through discipline leadership in the University environment
• 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.