Teaching Assistant, Psychology

Overview:

RMIT VietnamisseekingaTeaching Assistant Psychologyto 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 intheRMIT Vietnam Profile.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hourly rate: 446000 VND gross

• Private medical insurance

• Accident and private health insurance

• Participation in statutory insurance schemes

• Professional development and career advancement

• 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

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ABOUT THE 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.

• Reports to: Program Manager Psychology

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES

• 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

HOW TO APPLY

Tobe considered for this role it is mandatory tosubmitboth a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the Apply link provided in this Job Ads toinitiatethe application process.

Pleasenote thatwe will be running a rolling recruitment process so pleaseapply as soon as possible.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

All academic appointments at RMIT Vietnam must meet University and local regulatory requirements including Englishproficiency 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 theminimumrequirement is IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 7.0 with no competency less than 6.5 (or equivalent as outlined in the RecruitmentSelectionand 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 asan equalin their place of study and staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer carrying out their role staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to reportwellbeingconcerns about students through the designated channels andupholdthe code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members tocomply withits Code of Conductpoliciesand procedures which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

IMPORTANTNOTICE:

• Pleaseensure thatyour applicationissubmittedthroughour Workday system on theRMIT Careerspage. We do not accept applications through other means.

• RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilantaboutscamsaskingfor payment to apply.

• For any questions or support feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at

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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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