Associate Professor in Computing Technologies (AI/Cyber Security)
Lead AI and cybersecurity research, teaching, and industry engagement at RMIT Vietnam’s School of Science, Engineering & Technology.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a proven track record in AI or cybersecurity, strong leadership in interdisciplinary teams, and a commitment to translating research into industry and policy impact.
Overview
RMIT Vietnam seeks an Associate Professor in Computing Technologies to drive excellence in research, teaching, and industry collaboration. The role focuses on AI and cybersecurity, aligning with the university’s interdisciplinary research clusters and Vietnam’s technological priorities. The successful candidate will lead research initiatives, secure external funding, supervise doctoral students, and shape curriculum development. This position emphasizes real-world impact, academic leadership, and strategic partnerships with industry, government, and international stakeholders. The School of Science, Engineering & Technology prioritizes innovation in sectors like healthcare, semiconductors, and smart cities, offering a dynamic environment for high-impact research and teaching.
What you'll do
- Lead and deliver teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate, and corporate levels, designing and improving learning activities to enhance student engagement and employability.
- Develop and moderate assessments aligned with university policies, ensuring academic integrity and consistent standards across programs.
- Advance teaching within computing disciplines by initiating new courses, improving academic standards, and supporting accreditation processes.
- Conduct impactful research and lead interdisciplinary teams, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, or related clusters like health informatics or Industry 4.0.
- Secure external research funding to support sustained research growth and manage funded projects from budgeting to delivery.
- Supervise and mentor doctoral students, contributing to researcher development and mentoring early-career academics.
- Engage in university governance, participate in committees, and collaborate with industry, government, and professional bodies.
- Develop and implement strategic research plans aligned with RMIT Vietnam’s priorities and Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Language: English proficiency at a level suitable for academic leadership and research collaboration (exact test requirements not specified).
Instruction: English
Publications: Sustained, high-quality research outputs in leading journals/conferences, with evidence of research impact (e.g., citations, invited talks, awards).
- Proven expertise in Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity with an internationally recognized research profile.
- Experience leading interdisciplinary research teams and establishing research agendas.
- Track record of securing and managing external research funding.
- Strong teaching proficiency in computing disciplines with evidence of high-quality teaching practice.
- Experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and quality assurance processes.
- Leadership in supervising doctoral students and mentoring early-career researchers.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills for industry, government, and academic collaboration.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- No age or prior experience caps specified.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, and supporting documents (e.g., research outputs, teaching evaluations, and references) via RMIT Vietnam’s official recruitment portal. Further details on the application process can be found on the RMIT Vietnam website.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research outputs (publications, patents, reports)
- Teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching excellence
- Reference letters
- Proof of PhD or equivalent qualification
Contact
Senior Program Manager, Computing Technologies Portfolio· Hiring Contact
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