Lecturer, Food Technology and Nutrition (Hourly)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Overview:

RMIT Vietnam is seeking a  Lecturer, Food Technology & Nutrition (Hourly) to join our academic community and deliver high-quality teaching, 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

• Competitive hourly rate
• Private medical insurance
• Accident and private health insurance
• Participation in statutory insurance schemes
• Professional development and career advancement
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources including gym and library
• A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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 the Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition undergraduate degree program 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.

Reports to: Program Manager, Biosciences, Food Technology and Nutrition

Key Accountabilities:

• Undergraduate teaching including designing, conducting and moderating assessment; implementing improvements informed by peer review, course evaluation and/or student feedback.
• Professional activities and/or peer-reviewed research activities appropriate to the discipline including publishing research results in high-quality outlets as lead or co-author.
• Membership of committees, working parties or other service duties as required.
• Adhere to the requirements of the Academic Expectations and Development Framework of RMIT Vietnam.

Key Selection Criteria:

• PhD’s Degree in Food Technology, Nutrition or other relevant disciplines
• Strong knowledge in food microbiology and food chemistry related subjects and sound understanding of laboratory safety protocols and risk management
• 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.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
• Demonstrated knowledge in food technology and nutrition. The appointed candidate will be expected to teach modules accross food processing technology, food manufacturing, rheology and food biophysics and their practical applications in food industries.
• 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 display appropriate behaviours in line with RMIT Values (Imagination, Agility, Courage, Passion, Impact, Inclusion).
• Ability to display appropriate behaviors in line with the position, RMIT Values and RMIT Leadership Model.

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.

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.