Dean, The Business School at RMIT University

Ho Chi Minh City, Southwest Finland, Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Academic Leadership, Executive Leadership, Financial Management, Business Planning, Program Quality Assurance, Staff Development, Student Experience, Employability Enhancement, Blended Learning, Online Learning, Academic Staff Oversight, Recruitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Planning, Change Management

Industry

Education Management

Description

Overview: RMIT Vietnam is seeking a Dean, The Business School 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 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 Expatriate candidates Competitive remuneration package USD for expatriate candidates Annual Executive Bonus Relocation allowance package starting from US$11,000 Relocation flights from home location to Vietnam for candidate and direct dependents (if applicable) International repatriation flights for the staff and direct dependents at the end of their contract. School tuition fees for children to attend the K-12 program in Vietnam, up to US$20,000 per child or US$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. Annual Executive Bonus 13th month Tet bonus Private Health insurance for you and your family, plus Personal Accident Insurance Other benefits Generous annual leave, career leave, volunteer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays) Professional development and career advancement Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources A vibrant and diverse campus life and more! POSITION SUMMARY This role, in close collaboration with the PVC (Vietnam), DVC (COBL), COBL staff, other School Deans (in Vietnam and Melbourne), and academic and professional communities will lead strategic initiatives aimed at expanding RMIT Vietnam’s and COBL’s teaching, research and innovation impact in Vietnam and the Southeast Asian region. As a senior leader for RMIT Vietnam and for COBL, this role will champion a culture of impact through the delivery of high-quality programs, innovation in teaching and learning, research quality, partnerships and engagement, and the development of academic staff. The Dean will be a senior academic with a strong international standing who will lead the next phase of RMIT’s Knowledge With Action strategic plan. The Dean will lead high level engagements with relevant industries, government departments and represent RMIT Vietnam and COBL in public events to ensure the School remains well connected to the community. The Dean will bring a strategic mindset to take the School to the next level of evolution in line with strategic direction including the ability to build people capability and talent pipelines and foster strong connections with staff across RMIT’s many locations. Key Accountabilities summary Provide strategic and academic leadership in line with RMIT’s strategy and objectives. Executive leadership as member of the RMIT Vietnam Executive Leadership Team and of the COBL College Executive working within a collaborative framework. Effectively manage the profile, financial and physical resources of the School, through developing, implementing and monitoring effective financial and business plans for the School. Ensure continuous improvement of School's learning and teaching activities including relevance, viability, quality of its academic programs and courses. Develop appropriately skilled and motivated staff within the School through recruitment, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, staff development, and continuous improvement. Lead School efforts to enhance quality of teaching, student experience and employability of graduates. Drive development of blended and online learning initiatives and solutions. Lead the academic staff in the School, including oversight of recruitment, staff profiling, diversity and inclusion and career development. Key Selection Criteria Educational Background: A PhD in a relevant field. Experience: Proven successful senior leadership experience in an academic role, with distinguished academic achievements across teaching, research and engagement. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams (academic and professional staff), with excellent organisational and strategic planning skills. A passion for developing staff and building a culture of continuous innovation and excellence. The capacity to initiate, lead and manage change in a challenging and dynamic environment while striving to achieve strategic objectives. Innovative teaching and learning: Demonstrated experience of fostering a culture of academic excellence to provide quality, student-centred, learning and teaching environments that represent international leading practice. Understanding of innovative pedagogies including blended, online and block-modalities. Research Excellence: Demonstrated success in enabling research excellence with a focus on research impact through government, industry and academic partnerships. More information is available in the Job Description. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit all of the following documents: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae/Resume Qualifications Passport/ID 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. For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at employment@rmit.edu.vn Applications Close: 22 thg 4 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. https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us Culture Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other. Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. 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Responsibilities

The Dean will lead strategic initiatives to expand teaching, research, and innovation impact for the Business School in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, championing a culture of impact through high-quality programs and staff development. This senior academic leader will also represent RMIT Vietnam and the College of Business (COBL) in public events and engage with industry and government departments.