Assistant Professor of Psychology

RMIT University

Overview

RMIT Vietnam is seeking a Teaching Assistant, Psychology 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 RMIT University Vietnam

RMIT University 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 123rd globally and 10th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2024. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University.

RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers

Rewards and Benefits

  • Hourly rate: 446,000 VND gross

  • Private medical insurance

  • Accident and private health insurance

  • Participation in statutory insurance schemes

  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources including gym and library

  • A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!

School of Science & Technology

For further information about SSET, please visit our website:
https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us/schools-and-centres/school-of-science-engineering-and-technology

Your Role

The position of teaching assistant will be specifically for Psychology classes. The teaching assistant will work with faculty members and students to provide and support teaching and teaching-related activities. This position will improve students’ problem-solving skills and develop their expertise to excel in their future careers. The specific tasks of this position are semester-based and course-based. The details are often discussed and agreed before the semester start.

Key Accountabilities

  • Prepare and grade assessments

  • Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups

  • Support in-class activities as part of tutorial/practical sessions under the supervision of the Course Coordinator and/or class instructor

  • Prepare and run training workshops for students as required by the school and program

  • Participate in school and program-related activities as required by the school and program

Our Requirements

  • Master degree in the relevant discipline; having commenced or enrolled to commence in a Doctoral program is preferred

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

  • Demonstrable knowledge of requisite content, psychological research, and writing skills for courses taught within undergraduate Psychology programs

  • Ability to explain complex ideas and concepts in a way easy to increase understanding and comprehension

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen well, motivate and encourage

  • Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, as per the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework

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.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume, a cover letter and qualification. Please also indicate your preferred teaching areas, including any major or minor subjects you are interested in delivering.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your submission through our Workday system.

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 employment@rmit.edu.vn

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Applications Close

20 thg 3 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.

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