Teaching Assistant, Fashion Enterprise

Overview:

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 to 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.

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 123rd globally and 10th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2025.

Rewards and Benefits:

• The hourly rate you receive is based on an "actual working hour". Teaching Assistant: VND 446,000 gross/ hour
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
• A vibrant and diverse campus life and more

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:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Teaching Assistant in Fashion Enterprise will work closely with faculty and students, performing teaching or teaching-related duties that require both practical and theoretical expertise in fashion and textiles. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students during laboratory/workshop activities and self-directed assignments, especially in hands-on textile and product development skills as well as digital applications.
• Assisting in developing and organising teaching materials for both physical and digital delivery.
• Reinforcing lessons by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
• Supporting online and asynchronous lesson delivery and developing materials for the CANVAS virtual learning platform
• Preparing materials and equipment for laboratory and studio sessions, ensuring equipment is maintained and in working order – knowledge of standard specialist sewing, embroidery and printing equipment for fashion applications is of advantage
• Actively ordering and maintaining workshop supplies and materials, with attention to sustainable fashion practices.
• Proactively seeking opportunities to support both lecturers and students, demonstrating a meticulous and committed approach

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Proactively support preparing teaching materials and organise workshop spaces
• Pro-actively support in-class and online activities aligned with global fashion trends and local industry needs.
• Support students in understanding class assignments and assessments, specifically relating to fashion production, design development, digital and textile innovation.
• Supervise and support open-access sessions in workshops and laboratories, ensuring safe and productive utilisation of equipment and resources.
• Provide detailed clarification on content covered in class, drawing on both global fashion knowledge and an understanding of the Vietnamese fashion landscape to support student curiosity and engagement with cultural, sustainable, and digital aspects of the evolving fashion industry.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Textiles, or a closely related discipline (Master's Degree preferred). Local industry experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated practical and technical skills in fashion making, textile processes, product and design development, as well as digital proficiency in applications such as CLO 3D, Adobe Suite, and MS Office.
• Ability to clearly explain complex fashion/textile concepts to students, making them accessible and engaging.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, meticulous approach to supporting both faculty and students.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to thrive in a dynamic teaching and learning environment, staying abreast of rapid developments in digital fashion technologies and sustainable practices.
• Demonstrates behaviours and values in alignment with the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework and RMIT Values—including Courage, Imagination, Passion, and Impact. The ideal candidate will foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment, encourage creativity and innovative thinking, actively support sustainable and responsible fashion practices, and demonstrate a genuine curiosity for both the global and local fashion industry and its cultural influences.

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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 7.0 (academic, with no skill less than 6.5) (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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

For the initial application

— Please include a CV and a Covering Letter with your initial application.

— After the deadline for the application, we will review all candidates and select a shortlist for the panel interview

For specific information and details about the advertised position, please contact Viet Nguyen

—Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Email:

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

Applications Close:

13 thg 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.