Lecturer, Finance

Overview:

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Why RMIT University Vietnam?

RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 140th globally and 11th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2024. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary package and allowances
• 20 paid annual leave, carer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays)
• Private health insurance and wellness programs
• Professional development and career advancement
• Relocation and visa support
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
• A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!

Information pack - Foreign academic candidates

RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer to Work for in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers

THE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The Business School is the largest School in RMIT Vietnam with approximately eight thousand students on two campuses (Ho Chi Minh Saigon South and Hanoi). The school has three departments, 112 academic staff, four research fellows and 25 Professional staff. In terms of programs there are four bachelor programs, two PGCert programs, two Master programs and two PhD programs. Each department has one program, and the fourth program has nine majors supported across the departments. The school is one of five schools of the RMIT College of Business and Law, Melbourne.

There are six research clusters in the school, three hubs and a forward plan will seek to conflate this structure to a Digital technologies centre and sustainability cluster, with Tourism and Hospitality spanning both domains. The expertise and research foci of the school are blockchain, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, smart cities, sustainability, and these contribute to the four RMIT pillars for research.

Recent growth areas have been in research and corporate education (AACSB accreditation is expected in 2024). Staff are currently transitioning into semester teaching whilst the school maintains three intakes and delivery. A new workload allocation framework is now applied to accommodate these developments.

Department of Economics and Finance (Economics, Finance, Accounting & Law, Blockchain, Innovation & Enterprise)

Position Summary                                                                                         

As a Lecturer you will contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the school, in disciplines related to your field of expertise. Specifically, you will be responsible for carrying out teaching activities across undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs and maintain and advance scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. You will be expected to actively promote the programs by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities.

For a more detailed insight into the role: JD - Lecturer, Finance

Reporting Line

Reports to: Senior Program Manager, Finance

Key Selection Criteria

• PhD in Finance or equivalent relevant Doctoral qualification.
• Ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.
• Ability to undertake course coordination role and to manage a varying scope of small to large programs.
• Capability to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
• Established 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.
• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.
• Highly rated performance relating to student outcomes, student experience and feedback
• Excellent team player
• Culturally adept and agile.

Expected Research Profile

• To be considered for a 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 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.
• For candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3- 5 years although there are no requirements of peer reviewed journal articles for publication, you need to be research active in relevant research areas. 
• For candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3 years, although there are no requirements you are expected to be research active.

English Proficiency

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS Academic 7.0 and with no band less than 6.5 (or equivalent)

Work Permit

As an expatriate candidate you will require a work permit to be employed in Vietnam.  To qualify for a work permit you will need a PhD qualification and you will need to be able to demonstrate at least 3 years of teaching across relevant subjects in a tertiary education environment.

Applications Close:

29th 6 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us