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[teachthemorkillthem]

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soz i think i meant USD 3735 gross or $30/ hr

how difficult might it be to get a salaried position as opposed to by the hour?

i was guessing that proper lecturers get better pay, but what about 'language tutors' in he in general?

can you list the better/ best universities?

where does RMIT rank?

[teachthemorkillthem]

see above.

i mistaked.

i meant 4000 approx

[Green Acres]

I don't know where you get that figure...keep dreaming. Try 2400 to start, with no benefits whatsoever. You have to buy your own shovel, by the way.

[rrramonez]

$2400 for hourly paid, $3700 for salaried staff.

[sg9015]

[bbeye]

Time to add my 2 dong...
RMIT is not the best paying/working gig in town anymore and for those of you with experience and qualifications who did not get past the application submission, the reason is simple - they're interested in the young ones now - less a threat to the status quo and besides, you can make them work harder and they complain less. Yes, just like ILA, Apollo, and the other language schools where many of the old and new hires originate.

The place is undergoing expansion and while the Academic side is holding up, the English side of the uni is falling apart at the seams and has been for years. The curriculum and methodology is so out-dated that it's a wonder anyone there even knows what web2.0 is. There has always been an unusually high attrition rate in that department. While the Academic side of this uni may be held in somewhat high regard, just ask the locals (and their parents) what the general consensus is of the English courses. You'll hear plenty and very little of it is positive.

Right, if you're prepared to work your butt off, use outdated and woefully inadequate teaching resources, gleefully do split shifts, and bow to the many autocratic wannabes vying for commander-in-chief positions, then welcome. Of course you'll get paid, that's not even an issue. But bring a big shovel....just saying lol

[isabel]

There is a lot of contradictory information here.

I had heard that the teaching load was 12 hours, 10 weeks at a stretch. That sounds like the language center.

What is the academic side like?

[rrramonez]

MOD EDIT

20 hours a week is the norm, though full-time teachers have another 1.5 hours of extra duties per week (help desk, pron. clinics etc.).

yes, it's true you don't get flights with the deal or an accommodation allowance as with some of the international schools, but all staff receive extensive global medical insurance and all visa and work permit expenses are paid for/reimbursed plus sick days and holidays are paid.

wages have recently increased 10% so casual staff earn about $33 per hour whilst full-time staff earn $4000 per month.

[isabel]

[bje]

Do your research by going to RMIT's website for answers to your questions.

[Andy123]

I had a student yesterday tell me she has attended RMIT for 3 years and that many of the western instructors have been replaced with Indian nationals.

Cost cutting or just better instructors? Time will tell.

[isabel]

[isabel]

[bje]

[cheezmonger]

i have noted that they don't do feedback on applications or let you know when you might hear something. unfortunate.

it's funny because i can get jobs with universities in england but i can't get one there it seems.

what is it really like to work there? is it really worth it?

i have noticed that every english teacher you talk to always pipes up and says "i have a friend who works there" as though this might engender some sort of kudos. the life of the (tefl) teacher in asia.

i'd be interested to know what the interview is like. just in case i ever get one.