Program Manager, Psychology

Overview:

RMIT Vietnam is seeking a Program manager, Psychology to join our academic community and provide leadership 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

As an Associate Professor RMIT Vietnam staff member in Psychology, the Program Manager (PM) will provide leadership 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. More specifically, the PM will work collaboratively across RMIT as a global University, and with RMIT’s industry, government, community and University partners, to achieve partnership-enabled growth.

The PM will have oversight of the Bachelor of Psychology program (including Honours program) at RMIT Vietnam and be responsible for providing original, innovative, and distinguished contributions to the Program for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities at a national and international levels. The PM will involve providing leadership and direction to Course Co-ordinators teaching into the program and ensuring a coherent and effective program-approach to learning and teaching. The PM will facilitate the ongoing development of teaching materials and regularly monitor and improve program performance. The PM will also provide leadership in relation to active and appropriate engagement of students to ensure engagement and compliance with all relevant University, College and School policies, procedures and protocols and internal and external accreditation requirements. The PM will also monitor demand for the program at RMIT Vietnam and develop plans, strategic direction of the program and School, taking on academic leadership roles involving participation in various committees within the School and University and external to the University, as appropriate.

The PM will be core to the long-term growth of the School.  Terms are renewable subject to meeting agreed performance objectives

• Reports to: Dean, School of Science, Engineering & Technology, RMIT Vietnam
• Direct reports: All academic staff teaching into the Bachelor of Psychology program and future programs in the Psychology discipline

Reporting lines may be adjusted in line with organisational changes.

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES

• Provide strategic and academic leadership of the Program in consultation with the School Dean and other related stakeholders to enhance the student experience.
• Lead advancement of teaching in Psychology and the School of Science, Engineering and Technology, including initiating program improvements, improving academic standards, leading assessment design, conduct and moderation.
• Lead research in Psychology at national and international level, including developing highly successful research teams; leading publication effort of research team/s; identifying and attracting external research funding to sustain research growth within the Program and School; supervising higher degree by research candidates.
• Lead effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders through trust, open communication and approaching all situations with a solution focused mindset.
• Help develop academic staff by working with the School Dean, to provide support, mentoring, work planning and professional development.
• Advise the School Leadership on strategic and policy directions regarding Psychology.
• Participate in relevant School committees and work across the School leadership team to contribute to the delivery of all key School accountabilities.
• Be accountable for your own actions and workload to positively influence the team culture and consistently demonstrate RMIT’s values.
• The management will include both campuses in Saigon South and Hanoi.
• 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 in relevant field (Mandatory).
• Demonstrated ability to direct an award program/s and implement program improvements and innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement programs.
• Research track record including substantial record of research outputs in high quality outlets and emerging international recognition.
• Extensive experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff to deliver high quality outcomes, attract and secure external research funding to sustain research effort, manage funded research projects including complex budgets and reporting requirements.
• Extensive experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead scholarly development and manage and supervise academic teams and members.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance and quality management systems within a University.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment.
• Proven ability as an effective member of a management team that develops and achieves shared goals and objectives.
• 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.

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.