Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in International Business

Applicants with teaching and research expertise in Global Business, Global Corporate Responsibility, Cross-Cultural Management, Global Trade Operations, Political Economy of Global Business, or other closely related areas of International Business are strongly encouraged to apply

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

Position Summary

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer contributes to Teaching and Research, and Engagement in the International Business Program within the Department of Management. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the program to meet the needs of students and other stakeholders, ensure a consistent level of research is undertaken to support relevant research clusters in the Business School. He/She may deliver courses across related programs as directed.

The incumbent also contributes to the strategic direction setting of the program, department, and School by working collaboratively with other relevant members of the department to plan and develop courses, programs, and engagement activities. The successful candidate assists the Senior Program Manager on occasion with administrative decisions and tasks.

Key Accountabilities summary

• 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 journals as lead or co-author; preparing and submitting external research funding applications; and supervising HDR candidates
• Contribute to the development of a research-based culture within the program through individual and collaborative research activities
• Manage course amendment processes and course-related policies, pursuant to the School, College and University procedures and in liaison with RMIT Melbourne

Key Selection Criteria

• PhD or equivalent Doctoral qualification in International Business or closely related areas
• Experience in preparing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the following courses: Global Business, Global Corporate Responsibility, Cross Cultural Management, Global Trade Operations, and Political Economy of Global Business. This includes online delivery and the creation of high-quality curriculum materials.
• Ability to coordinate and develop courses.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students, particularly on learning-related issues.
• Established track record in quality research outputs contributing to program and School research areas.
• Experience in supervising higher degree research candidates.
• Proven ability to generate alternative funding projects through effective networking with colleagues, industry, and government.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Proven performance in student outcomes and experience, with skills in various teaching settings

Expected Research profile

To be considered for a lecturer position at RMIT Vietnam in The Business School, you will need to be able to meet the following research criteria.

• For candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3 years (Early Career Academic), although there are no requirements you are expected to be research active.
• For candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3- 5 years there are requirements of peer reviewed journal articles published within the previous five-year window, you need to be active in relevant research areas.
• For candidates with a PhD awarded more than 5 years ago: you will be expected to demonstrate a minimum of 2 peer reviewed journal articles, of which must be ranked in Scimago or ABDC and preferably both in Q1/A ranking or equivalent, within the previous five-year window.

To be considered for a Senior Lecturer position and above, The Business School operates a research active points system. Points are earned across a spectrum of research within a prior three-year window. Candidates for higher level positions will be considered against these criteria for shortlisting.

More information is available in 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 conducting a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received. Early submission is encouraged, as the University reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the advertised closing date.

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.

RMIT University Commitment

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

Important Notice:

• Please ensure that your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.
• RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.
• For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at employment@rmit.edu.vn

Applications Close:

18 Oct 2026 11.59 pm