Associate Lecturer, Law (Casual)

Overview:
RMIT Vietnam is seeking an Associate Lecturer/Lecturer, Law (Casual) to join our academic community and deliver high-quality teaching 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
Competitive hourly rate.
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!
POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Lecturer/Lecturer will be required to teach and conduct classes in disciplines relevant to their field of expertise and assist in the academic and administrative, consultative, and coordination tasks involved with these courses. Functions associated with the position include presentation of lectures and tutorials, assessment of students, and course administration in line with the University's quality assurance requirements.
The Associate
Lecturer/Lecturer is also required to undertake research activities in line with the University's research strategy. It is expected that the Associate Lecturer/Lecturer will work under support and guidance to develop expertise in teaching and research with an increasing degree of autonomy.
Key Accountabilities summary
Teach at a level appropriate to skills, primarily at undergraduate and graduate diploma level including: assisting in assessment design; conducting assessment; course evaluation activities; gather and use student feedback to inform improvement of teaching effectiveness.
Engage in scholarly and professional activities appropriate to the profession or discipline including publishing and presenting outputs of scholarship at conferences and research forums; contributing to external research funding submissions.
Participate in University governance activities as requested and undertake administration related to the position.
Other duties commensurate with the scope of the role.
Key Selection Criteria
A Master's degree (Associate Lecturer level) or Ph.D. degree (Lecturer level).
Demonstrated ability to prepare and teach programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
Evidence of scholarly output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field.
Ability to engage in projects effectively with colleagues, industry and/or government.
Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills.
Recent performance in contributing to student outcomes, enhancing student experience and receiving positive feedback; combined with experience and skill in a teaching setting.
Ability to operate within own discipline and cross-disciplinary/multidisciplinary teams to achieve department and University strategic outcomes
Ability to work effectively with peers, utilising strong communication skills to address complex problems and relevant activities.
Ability to motivate, develop and inspire others through discipline knowledge to raise own profile in the University environment.
Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children checks, background checks, etc.
Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, RMIT Values and RMIT Leadership Model.
More information is available in the Job Description.
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.
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Applications Close:
20 thg 10 2026 11.59 pmRMIT 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.
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