Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in International Business
Join RMIT Vietnam to teach, research, and lead in global business education and impactful industry collaboration.
Best for:Best for experienced academics with a PhD in International Business or related fields, strong teaching skills, and a track record of research publication in top-tier journals.
Overview
RMIT Vietnam is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in International Business to teach undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate courses in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. The role involves designing and delivering high-quality curriculum, conducting independent research, and contributing to the strategic direction of the International Business program. Successful candidates will engage with students, collaborate with industry and government partners, and publish research in high-quality journals. The position emphasizes both teaching excellence and research impact within the broader Business School.
What you'll do
- Design, deliver, and assess undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate courses in International Business and related fields, including online teaching and curriculum development.
- Conduct independent research and publish high-quality journal articles, securing external research funding and supervising higher-degree research candidates.
- Collaborate with industry and government partners to enhance curriculum relevance and research impact.
- Contribute to strategic planning for the International Business program, including course amendments and policy development.
- Engage with students on learning-related issues and foster a research-active culture within the program.
- Assist with administrative tasks related to course management and program development in coordination with senior program managers.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in International Business or a closely related field
Language: English; IELTS (Academic) score of at least 7.0 with no band less than 6.5 (or equivalent)
Instruction: English
Publications: Minimum of 2 peer-reviewed journal articles (preferably Q1/A ranked) for candidates with a PhD awarded more than 5 years ago; research activity expected for candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3 years
- Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Global Business, Global Corporate Responsibility, Cross-Cultural Management, Global Trade Operations, or Political Economy of Global Business
- Ability to coordinate and develop curriculum materials for online and traditional teaching environments
- Established track record of quality research outputs aligned with the Business School’s research clusters
- Experience supervising higher-degree research candidates
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Proven ability to generate alternative funding projects through effective networking with industry, government, and academic colleagues
- No formal nationality restrictions, but international candidates must meet work permit requirements for Vietnam
- PhD awarded within the last 3 years: research activity expected (no formal publication requirements)
- PhD awarded within the last 3-5 years: minimum of peer-reviewed journal articles published in the last five years
- PhD awarded more than 5 years ago: minimum of 2 peer-reviewed journal articles (preferably Q1/A ranked) in the last five years
- Background checks and compliance with RMIT Vietnam’s regulatory requirements
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) · open until filled
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter through the RMIT Careers Workday system. Early submission is encouraged due to rolling recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the university may make appointments before the advertised deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Proof of PhD or equivalent qualification
- Transcripts and academic records
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS or equivalent)
- Publication list (if applicable)
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
Contact
Talent Acquisition Team· Recruitment Contact
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