Senior Lecturer, Psychology (expertise in Clinical Psychology)

RMIT University Commitment

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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 the QS World University Rankings 2026. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Expatriates

- Competitive remuneration package USD for expatriate candidates

- Relocation allowance package of USD $6,000

- Relocation flights from home location to Vietnam for candidate (and immediate family if applicable)

- International repatriation flights for the staff, their spouse, and children at the end of their contract.

- School tuition fees for children to attend the K-12 program in Vietnam, up to $20,000 per child or $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

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. A PhD degree in the relevant discipline, Clinical Psychology is a priority.

2. Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.

3. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with Psychology staff from Melbourne for teaching and research.

4. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.

5. Demonstrable knowledge of requisite content, psychological research, and writing skills for course/s taught within undergraduate Psychology programs. Having experience in teaching a wide range of Undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Social Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and courses related to Clinical Psychology (such as Psychopathology, Psychological Assessment, Counseling...) is desirable.

6. Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.

7. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

8. Recent and sustained performance regarding student outcomes, student experience and feedback; combined with experience and skill in a range of teaching settings.

9. Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with RMIT Values (Imagination, Agility, Courage, Passion, Impact, Inclusion).

Details about the job and its key selection criteria can be found in this Job Description.

English proficiency requirement

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).

For Higher Education roles, English Language Proficiency may also be proven by having completed PhD studies while being instructed through the medium of English, and proof of teaching in an English-speaking environment during the previous 24 months.

Background check

RMIT Vietnam is committed to providing a healthy and safe working, research and learning environment that enhances wellbeing across our community. As part of this commitment, all new employees are required to undergo background checks prior to commencing employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of these checks. The specific requirements may vary depending on the nature of the role, as outlined in our Background Check Matrix.

Work permit

All foreign employees must adhere to the requirements for obtaining a valid visa and work permit in Vietnam. These requirements are mandated by the Government and may be over and above the mandatory requirements and key selection criteria. Work permit requirements are subject to change.

RMIT Vietnam accepts zero tolerance to non-adherence of the immigration laws of Vietnam.

How to apply

In order 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, we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible.

Important Notice:

- Please ensure 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 email

Applications Close:

29 Aug 2025 11:59 pm