Senior Lecturer, Professional Communication

Overview: RMIT Vietnam is seeking Senior Lecturer, Professional Communication (3 positions) to join our academic community and deliver high-quality teaching, research, and student engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator-scholar who is passionate about shaping future-ready graduates and contributing to impactful research. 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! SCHOOL OF DESIGN & COMMUNICATION For further information about SCD, please visit our website: ABOUT THE ROLE RMIT Vietnam is seeking 3 accomplished academic leaders to strengthen the Bachelor of Professional Communication. The Senior Lecturers will make significant and original contributions to teaching, curriculum, research and engagement at Academic Level C. Each appointee will lead and coordinate courses and program initiatives, support academic quality across campuses, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the strategic development of Professional Communication and the School. The appointees will maintain a sustained program of high-quality research and/or scholarly practice with recognition at national level, contribute to research funding and higher degree by research supervision, and build productive partnerships across RMIT and with industry, government, professional and academic communities in Vietnam, the ASEAN region and internationally. Disciplinary profiles sought Across the 3 appointments, the program is seeking complementary expertise. Applicants must demonstrate current, advanced subject knowledge and a strong teaching and research or professional profile in at least one of the following areas, together with the capacity to contribute to the broader Professional Communication curriculum: Advertising and Creative Communication: advertising strategy and theory; consumer and cultural insight; brand communication; creative concept development; copywriting and/or art direction; integrated and multi-platform campaigns; agency and client practice; and the implications of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies for advertising. Public Relations and Strategic Communication: public relations theory and practice; strategic research and planning; stakeholder and community engagement; corporate, organisational and public-sector communication; issues and crisis communication; advocacy and communication for social change; campaign implementation and evaluation; and public diplomacy or related fields. Digital Communication and Emerging Media : digital and social media strategy; content creation and distribution; platform studies and digital cultures; audiences and online communities; social listening, metrics and analytics; digital ethnography; creator and influencer economies; platform entrepreneurship; and artificial intelligence or emerging media. KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES Lead and teach across undergraduate and, where relevant, postgraduate programs at a level appropriate to Academic Level C. This includes designing and reviewing curriculum and assessment; leading course coordination, assessment design and moderation; evaluating courses; and using student feedback, peer review and relevant data to improve teaching quality and student outcomes. Provide academic leadership within Professional Communication, including leading multi-campus course and program initiatives, supporting consistency and alignment with RMIT Melbourne where appropriate, mentoring academic and sessional colleagues, and contributing to program development, review and renewal. Make original contributions to teaching and scholarship that expand knowledge or practice within the discipline, including innovative, inclusive and student-centred approaches to professional communication education and the responsible integration of emerging technologies. Conduct and lead high-quality research recognised at national level, including developing productive research collaborations and teams; managing projects within agreed timelines, budgets and quality requirements; regularly publishing in high-quality outlets as lead author and collaborator; and communicating research to academic, professional and public audiences. Identify appropriate funding opportunities and lead or make a substantial contribution to competitive external research funding, commissioned research, consultancy and/or industry-linked projects. Supervise higher degree by research candidates and contribute to the development of research capability and culture within Professional Communication and SCD. Develop and sustain high-quality networks and partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and academic communities in Vietnam, the ASEAN region and internationally, translating these relationships into industry-engaged teaching, research, work-integrated learning and professional opportunities for students and colleagues. Make a significant contribution to School and University strategy, governance, service and administration, including membership of committees and working groups, and promote the program and School through appropriate academic, industry and public engagement. Adhere to the Academic Expectations and Development Framework of RMIT Vietnam and demonstrate collegial, inclusive and ethical leadership in all aspects of the role. OUR REQUIREMENTS A PhD or equivalent relevant doctoral qualification in advertising, public relations, digital communication, media and communication, or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution. A sustained record and national recognition for high-quality research or scholarly practice relevant to Professional Communication, evidenced by a strong and coherent body of peer-reviewed publications and/or equivalent research outputs, the development of new research initiatives, and a clear forward research agenda appropriate to Academic Level C. Demonstrated capacity to lead research projects and collaborations, identify and pursue external funding opportunities, and contribute to interdisciplinary, commissioned, consultancy and/or industry-linked research. Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates to successful completion, or a strong record of HDR co-supervision and clear readiness to supervise at Level C. Current, advanced subject expertise in at least one of the three disciplinary profiles identified in this position description, together with sufficient breadth and flexibility to contribute to foundational, interdisciplinary and professional practice courses across the Professional Communication program. Demonstrated ability to prepare, coordinate and teach high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including face-to-face, blended and online delivery; to design rigorous curriculum, learning activities and assessment; and to lead moderation, course evaluation and continuous quality improvement. Recent and sustained evidence of excellent teaching performance, positive student outcomes and student experience, together with the ability to implement innovative, inclusive and student-centred approaches appropriate to a diverse, international and multi-campus learning environment. For international candidates, a minimum of five years of teaching experience in higher education. Substantial relevant professional or industry experience, or a strong record of industry-engaged education, consultancy or practice-based research, with the ability to maintain curriculum currency and create meaningful work-integrated learning and professional opportunities. Demonstrated success in building and sustaining productive networks and partnerships with academic institutions, industry, government and/or professional bodies, and in translating these relationships into outcomes for teaching, research, engagement and institutional profile. Demonstrated academic leadership, including course or program leadership, curriculum development, mentoring of colleagues, contribution to governance and service, and effective collaboration across disciplines, campuses and international teams. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; the ability to work autonomously and collegially; and demonstrated capacity to manage complex workloads, deadlines and changing priorities. Accredited postgraduate certification in teaching and learning and/or fellowship status with Advance HE is preferred. Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework: Connectedness; Commitment to Excellence; Imagination and Innovation; Impact; Inclusion; and Integrity. 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 running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible. 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 #RMITVietnam Applications Close: 29 thg 9 2026 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.