RMIT University
(Casual) Associate Lecturer, Advertising – Copywriting
🇻🇳Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam2 months ago
MidPart TimeEN
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 to 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.
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 125th globally and 10th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2026.
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & DESIGN (SCD)
The School of Communication & Design is committed to providing an international learning environment that encourages cultural awareness, critical thinking, experimentation and — above all — the ability to think differently. Our students develop the competence, confidence and professionalism needed for successful careers in communication, design, games, fashion, film and video, and languages.
https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us/schools-and-centres/school-communication-design
THE BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION (PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION)
The Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication) is the largest undergraduate program in the School of Communication & Design, offered at both our Saigon South and Hanoi City campuses. The program includes strands in advertising, public relations, and digital communication.
Our students consistently achieve outstanding results, contributing to RMIT being named Most Winning University for five consecutive years at the Vietnam Young Lions competition—the country’s biggest and most prestigious marketing and communications contest. They have also won Black, White, Yellow, Graphite, and Wood Pencils at the D&AD New Blood Awards, making RMIT the only university in Asia Pacific and one of just a handful worldwide to achieve this distinction (2022–2025). In addition, our students have been finalists at the Cannes Future Lions (2024-2025), won a Bronze at the Clios (2025), and helped RMIT Vietnam secure a global ranking of 21st in the Young Ones ADC category (2025). With such a track record, it’s no surprise that our graduates enjoy an exceptionally high employment rate.
Rewards and Benefits:
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
POSITION SUMMARY
We seek an experienced Lecturer/Associate Lecturer to help grow the Advertising and Digital Communications team against the exciting background of Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy. In response to sector trends, input from industry partners and as a result of a recent program review, we are seeking applicants with up-to-date experience in Digital and Social Media Communication, Engagement, and Advertising.
A flexible attitude and a range of skills related to the conceptualisation, execution and evaluation of advertising and communication courses is a must, as well as the capability and competence to teach and coordinate a range of relevant courses. The appointee is expected to actively promote both the program and the School through membership of - and links to - academic and professional networks.
The appointee will be located at RMIT’s Hanoi campus and will be expected to travel to other RMIT Vietnam campuses as required.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Undergraduate teaching including designing, conducting and moderating assessment, implementing improvements informed by peer review, course evaluation and/or student feedback.
• Undertake independent professional activities, scholarship and/or conduct high quality research activities appropriate to the profession or discipline, publishing research results (traditional and/or non-traditional) 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 and participate in University governance activities related to the position.
• Adhere to the Academic Expectations and Development Framework of RMIT Vietnam.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
• Lecturer: PhD or equivalent relevant doctoral qualification from a recognised institution.
• Associate Lecturer: we will consider an application from an emerging academic who is in the final stages of relevant doctoral study or an industry professional in this field. In this instance, a relevant completed master’s degree from a recognised institution is required.
• Up-to-date experience in Digital and Social Media Communication and Advertising, including creative execution across multi-media, multi-platform, and multi-modal contexts.
• Skills in content creation for online/mobile/social will be considered favourably.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver undergraduate courses including the production of high-quality online or offline teaching activities and support materials.
• Demonstrated range of skills relating to the conceptualisation, execution and evaluation of courses, including the capability and competence to teach a range of media/communication/cultural studies courses.
• Evidence of achieving course learning outcomes and positive student experiences.
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake course coordination and to cooperate effectively with colleagues.
• Track-record of relevant research activity and peer-reviewed outputs or equivalent.
• Professional experience in the communication/media sector or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework (Connectedness, Commitment to Excellence; Imagination and Innovation; Impact; Inclusion; Agility).
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 7.0 (academic, with no skill less than 6.5) (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines).
For any role, English Language Proficiency may also be proven by showing successful completion of secondary education to a level qualifying to enter university study while being instructed through the medium of English, as per the RMIT University recognised qualification list.
WORK PERMIT
As an expatriate candidate, you will require a work permit to work in Vietnam. To qualify for a work permit you will need (at minimum) a degree in a relevant field to the position and must be able to provide official written confirmation (statement of service) of at least 3 years’ related experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For the initial application
— Please include a CV and a Covering Letter with your initial application.
— After the deadline for the application, we will review all candidates and select a shortlist for the panel interview
For specific information and details about the advertised position, please contact Viet Nguyen
—Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Email: Nguyen.vanviet@rmit.edu.vn
Important Notice
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.