RMIT Classification: Trusted

Job Description – Teaching and Learning Specialist

Position Details
Position Title: Teaching and Learning Specialist
Division/ Centre: Division of Executive Dean
Department: Academic and Student Services
Campus Location: Based at the Saigon South campus, but may be required to work and/or be based
at other campuses of RMIT Vietnam.
Job Grade/ Classification: PS7
Time Fraction: Full time

RMIT University
RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. Our mission is to help shape the world through
research, innovation, teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for our students, getting
them ready for life and work. One of Australia’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University
now has 82,000 students including 12,000 at postgraduate level.

The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and practical education, applied and
innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the cities in which we are located. With three
campuses in Melbourne (Central Business District, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi
Minh City) and a centre in Barcelona, Spain, RMIT is a truly global university. RMIT also offers programs through
partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Germany, Austria and The
Netherlands, and enjoys research and industry partnerships on every continent.

RMIT prides itself on the strong industry links it has forged over its 129-year history. Collaboration with industry is
integral to the University’s leadership in applied research and education, and to the development of highly skilled,
globally focused graduates. We are a 5-Star university under the QS Stars international evaluation system, and are
21st in the world among universities less than 50 years old (2015 QS Top 50 Under 50 index).

RMIT is ranked among the world’s top universities in 23 of 38 assessed subjects (and all five faculty areas) featured
in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject. RMIT features among the world’s top 100 ranking in the 2017
QS subject rankings in Art and Design; Architecture and the Built Environment; Computer Science, Information
Systems, Engineering (Civil and Structural); Engineering (Electrical and Electronic); Communication and Media
Studies, Education, Business and Management Studies, and Development Studies. The University’s research was
rated “well above world standard” in 13 research fields and “above world standard” in a further nine fields in the 2015
Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation. In the 2017 QS Graduate Employability Rankings, RMIT is ranked
seventh in Australia and 71-80 in the world on the basis of employer reputation, alumni outcomes, partnerships with
employers, employer-student connections and graduate employment rate.
www.rmit.edu.au

RMIT Vietnam
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.

Degrees are awarded by RMIT University in Australia, allowing Vietnamese students to receive an overseas
education without having to leave home. Given its international profile, RMIT Vietnam is also host to students from
Australia and many other countries. All degree programs are recognised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education
and Training (MOET) and are subject to regulation by the Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards
Agency. The academic programs span from vocational English through to undergraduate, post-graduate and Ph.D.
programs. All teaching at RMIT Vietnam is in English.
www.rmit.edu.vn

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Position Summary

The Teaching and Learning Specialist is an important role in RMIT Vietnam because of our focus on quality and
evidentiary approaches to teaching. The Specialist will be pivotal in delivering services to academic staff that will
enable staff to be more effective in their teaching and to be better recognised for their teaching. The Specialist would
work closely with the Learning and Teaching, Learning Online and Education Technology team on activities that seek
to continually enhance the quality and improvement of teaching and learning at RMIT Vietnam.

The Specialist would be engaged in the provision of training to teachers. They would independently develop training
and materials that address relatively straight forward processes that are fundamental to teaching and learning. For
example, they would provide follow up training related to matters that are raised in Quality Assurance that would
draw upon evidence-based approaches to effective teaching. The Specialist will consult with senior staff to design
more specialised and advanced programs drawing upon research in the field to address matters of strategic
priority. Underpinning the training capabilities of the Specialist will be their knowledge about teaching (as evidenced
by their qualification and teaching experience) and their highly developed oral and written communication skills.
Ideally the Specialist will have some experience in undertaking or supporting scholarly work related to teaching and
learning.

The Specialist will be critical in supporting the work RMIT Vietnam is doing in respect to teaching awards and higher
education fellowships. For example, the Specialist would be involved in the observation of teachers with the purpose
of providing written feedback about their teaching, The Specialist will provide feedback about the quality of teaching
using RMIT indicators of quality teaching. It is expected that the Specialist has experience in teaching in post-
secondary settings, highly developed skills of reflection and some experience in assisting others to improve their
practice, ideally using a coaching and/or training framework.

The Specialist would be familiar with working with policy documents. They would support senior staff in drafting local
guidelines that would be in line with RMIT policy. The Specialist would also help to craft communications to RMIT
Vietnam staff on matters related to teaching and learning under the guidance of senior staff.

Reporting Line
Reports to: Director, Academic and Student Services

Key Accountabilities
• Working with senior teaching and learning staff provide specific training related to specific modes of teaching.

• Support in the provision of expert advice related to evidence-based approaches to teaching through individual
and/or group consultancy.

• Assist staff in the Quality Assurance and Review of courses and programs, using primarily RMIT and review and
improvement methodologies including the RMIT Vietnam Macro-surgery.

• Promote and contribute to scholarly activities related to teaching and learning. Specifically, they would provide
some research assistance around V1300 research projects.

• Aid staff in developing an HEA fellowship application that recognises professionalism in teaching.

• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to teaching staff about their teaching using an agreed
observation schedule.

• Support staff through the process of applying for teaching awards that recognise excellence in teaching.

• Undertake the evaluation that examines the effectiveness of professional development related to teaching and
learning.

• Assist in crafting communications related to teaching and learning.

Key Selection Criteria

1. A relevant teaching qualification and some experience working experience in teaching in post-secondary setting.
2. A strong affinity and a passion for quality teaching that translates into quality student learning.

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3. A proven track record in availing themselves to professional development and in providing or supporting the
professional development of others with the capacity to design and deliver inspiring demonstrations, coaching
and training.
4. Experience in supporting scholarly work related to teaching and training.
5. Highly developed skills in oral and written communication.
6. A strong partnership and service ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement.
7. Strong project management and coordination skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with academic
and professional staff and university leaders.
8. Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, as per the RMIT Behavioural Capability
Framework (Connectedness, Commitment to Excellence – Improve and Simplify; Imagination and Innovation;
Impact; Inclusion; Agility).

English Proficiency
English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is
IELTS with a score of at least 7.0 (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding
Guidelines).
For any role, English Language Proficiency may also be proven by showing successful completion of secondary
education to a level qualifying to enter university study while being instructed through the medium of English, as per
the RMIT University recognised qualification list.

Organisational Accountabilities
RMIT Vietnam is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff members. RMIT Vietnam and its staff
members must comply with a range of Vietnamese legal and regulatory requirements, including foreign investment
& business, import & export, contracts & commerce, banking, finance & foreign exchange, labour, taxation, land &
premises, environment, and immigration. 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.

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.

Endorsed: Signature: Approved: Signature:

Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:

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