Faculty in Professional Communication - School of Communications & Creative Industries

British University Vietnam (BUV) is inviting passionate and qualified professionals to join our growing School of Communications & Creative Industries (SOCCI) at our 5-star campus.

We welcome applications from individuals with both academic and industry backgrounds to apply for the following academic and teaching positions to teach on the BA Honours Professional Communication (Business, Design, and Strategy) degree, accredited by Arts University Bournemouth.

TEACHING PRACTITIONERS – Teachers with specialist industry experience

TEACHING FELLOWS – Teachers with academic experience (no PhD)

SENIOR TEACHING FELLOWS – Teachers with academic and research experience (no PhD)

ASSOCIATE LECTURERS – Teachers with academic experience (enrolled in PhD)

LECTURERS – Teachers with academic experience (with PhD)

SENIOR LECTURERS – Teachers with academic and research experience (with PhD)

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ABOUT BRITISH UNIVERSITY VIETNAM (BUV)

British University Vietnam (BUV) is the first and only international university in Vietnam to directly award British degrees from the prestigious University of London and other UK universities. BUV is rated a 5 Star university of excellence by the world recognised QS accreditor and is also recognised with a University-wide accreditation from the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

BUV has three main brand drivers

• Offering accredited British and international higher education and training in Vietnam.
• Providing 5-star university campuses, learning spaces, and services.
• Including a Personal and Social Growth (PSG) Program that prepares students for the future of life and work.

Established in 2009, BUV provides teaching for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Employability rates for students are exceptionally high with 100% of graduates from BUV either employed or continuing higher education within 3 months after graduation.

Students study at BUV’s award winning campus in the Ecopark township near Hanoi. With its state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities and an iconic design, BUV is recognised as one of the best educational environments in Southeast Asia.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Delivered in partnership between the School of Creative Industries and the Business School, BA (Hons) Professional Communication (Business, Design & Strategy) is an innovative degree designed to equip students with conceptual and practical creative skills, together with strategic business acumen, needed to operate and manage effectively across a variety of disciplines (Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations) within today’s ever-evolving communications industry.

We welcome academics from the following fields to apply in support of this new and exciting programme:

• Marketing & Advertising
• Public Relations
• Communications Design
• Communication Strategy
• Creative Direction
• Copywriting
• Digital Media
• Multimedia Production
• Entrepreneurship (in the Communications or Creative Industries)

(others considered, depending on experience)

Successful applicants will be adept at educating students in various visual communication and design processes.

Candidates should have a proven track record of effectively supporting and advancing student success, along with strong industry knowledge that enhances the undergraduate programs within the School of Communications & Creative Industries.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Academic Levels B & C)

• PhD or Doctoral qualification and Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an internationally recognised institution.
• University or postgraduate teaching experience in English-medium programmes.
• Higher education teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong subject knowledge to support curriculum development and student learning.
• Familiarity with modern teaching methods and ability to engage students effectively.
• Research experience with evidence of high-quality publications or outputs.
• Experience in curriculum development and quality assurance in higher education.
• Excellent communication skills and a clean police record.

Associate Lecturer (Academic Level A)

• Enrolled in a PhD or Doctoral programme at an internationally recognised institution.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of undergraduate teaching experience in English-medium programmes.
• Higher education teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong subject knowledge to support curriculum development and student learning.
• Excellent communication skills and a clean police record.
• Prefer candidates with strong industry experience

Teaching Practitioner / Fellow / Senior Fellow

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of university-level teaching experience in English-medium programmes or 5 year working experience in the industry.
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to support curriculum development and student learning.
• Excellent communication skills and a clean police record.

Desirable

All Positions

• Evidence of excellent teaching (e.g. peer review).
• Experience living and working in Vietnam or Asia.
• Experience in curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Higher education teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one.
• Positive impact at programme or discipline level.

Academic Levels B and Above

• Active research engagement and high-quality outputs.
• Ability to lead research projects and secure funding.
• Experience teaching at postgraduate level.

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.

Original certificates and degrees must be presented upon arrival in Vietnam, including degree, teaching certificates, and Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) or other police checks for work permit purposes.

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary package (plus benefits) for Vietnamese and expatriate candidates depending on qualifications/experience;
• 13th month Tet bonus (Vietnamese candidates);
• Annual cost of living adjustment;
• Annual salary increases and bonuses based on performance;
• Recognition & awards programmes;
• 20 days annual leave, plus Xmas closure, public holidays and 5 days paid sick leave;
• Healthcare plan (Private accident, medical, and dental insurance, including annual health checks);
• Education support for staff, spouse and children;
• Relocation allowance to cover visa/flights/initial days accommodation
• Support and assistance in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam;
• Transportation support;
• Business travel insurance;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Various staff events through the year (outings, year-end party, sports activities and other events);
• Onsite fitness and sports centre;
• Opportunity to work within a professional and multi-cultural environment.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should prepare an up-to-date CV and application letter indicating for which position you are applying. Please then select SUBMIT YOUR CV button on our JOBS AT BUV webpage or email to hr@buv.edu.vn. We will invite short-listed candidates for interviews. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

Important Notice

To strengthen communication and protect candidates from increasingly complex fraud risks, please note that BUV will never request any fees or payments during the recruitment process. Be cautious of scams that ask for money to apply.

The Human Resources Department (HRD) of BUV only uses the official email address hr@buv.edu.vn. If you are ever unsure about the authenticity of any information or request, kindly contact HRD at hr@buv.edu.vn or by phone at +84 2216 250 250 during office hours for verification and support.

Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year