Academic & Teaching Staff – Illustration
Academic & Teaching Staff – Illustration
Academic & Teaching Staff – IllustrationJob Description

We are inviting experienced candidates with international qualifications to apply for the following academic and teaching positions (full-time and sessional) for School of Creative Industries (specialised in Illustration)

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)

 

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 Staffordshire University. BUV is rated a 5 Star university of excellence by the world recognised QS accreditor.

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 compulsory personal and social growth program that prepares students for the future of life and work.

Established in 2009, BUV provides teaching for undergraduate and graduate 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.

With a wide network of more than 300 enterprise partners in various fields, and 12-week internship programmes, BUV helps students gain professional knowledge and practical skills to meet employers’ requirements as well as be ready to develop their careers immediately after graduation.

Students study at BUV’s world class and state of the art campus in the Ecopark township. 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 Asia.

For more details, please visit our website at https://beta.buv.edu.vn/

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Academic & Teaching Staff - Illustration
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Lecturers / Senior Lecturers (Academic Levels B & C) 

(Essential) 

  • PhD or Doctoral qualifications and Master’s degree in Illustration or a relevant related specialist discipline area from an internationally recognized institution  
  • University or postgraduate teaching experience in art, design or visual communication programmes or related related fieldss having taught programmes where instruction is 100% English.  
  • Higher education teaching qualification, recognition, or accreditation, or willingness to work towards this. 
  • Sufficient breadth or depth of professional specialist knowledge in the specialist discipline to develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support.  
  • Knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of up to date delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.  
  • In-depth understanding of own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.  
  • Evidence of a positive impact at specialist discipline programme level beyond own teaching. 
  • Experience of teaching, curriculum development and quality assurance and enhancement in an HE environment.  
  • Research experience. 
  • Evidence of high quality publications or other outputs in research or practice.  
  • Understanding of equal opportunity issues as they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student needs.  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Clean police record 

 Associate Lecturers (Academic Level A) 

(Essential) 

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD or Doctoral programme at an internationally recognised institution.  
  • Master’s degree in Illustration  or or a related specialist discipline area from an internationally recognized institution  
  • a relevant discipline area from an internationally recognised institution  
  • 3 years university or undergraduate teaching experience in art, design or visual communication programmes or related fields where instruction is 100% English. in related fields having taught programmes where instruction is 100% English 
  • Higher education teaching qualification, recognition, or accreditation, or willingness to work towards this. 
  • Sufficient breadth or depth of professional specialist knowledge in the specialist discipline to develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support.  
  • Knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of up to date delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.  
  • Understanding of equal opportunity issues as they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student need.  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Clean police record 

 

Teaching Practitioners / Fellows / Senior Fellows 

(Essential) 

  • Master’s degree in Illustration or a relevant discipline area from an internationally recognised institution  
  • 3 years university or undergraduate art, design or visual communication programmes or related field teaching experience in related fields having taught programmes where delivery is 100% English.  
  • Sufficient breadth or depth of professionalspecialist knowledge in the specialist discipline to develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support.  
  • Knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of up to date delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.  
  • Understanding of equal opportunity issues as they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student needs.  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Clean police record 

 All Positions 

(Desirable) 

  • Evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review. 
  • Experience of living and working in Vietnam or Asia 
  • Experience of teaching, curriculum development and quality assurance and enhancement in an HE environment.  
  • Evidence of a positive impact at a discipline or programme level beyond own teaching 
  • Higher education teaching qualification, recognition, or accreditation, or willingness to work towards this. 

Academic Levels B and above 

  • Evidence of high quality publications or other outputs in research or practice.  
  • Experience of research and evidence of up to date research activity.  
  • Demonstrable ability to lead research projects, win bids, and generate income. 
  • Experience teaching at postgraduate levels 

 

For all positions: Please note that original certificates and degrees will be required on arrival in Vietnam (degree and teaching certificates; CRB or other police checks) are required for work permit purposes. 

 

BENEFITS

  • Highly competitive salary package (plus benefits) for Vietnamese and expatriate candidates depending on qualifications/experience;
  • 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.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIGNITY AT WORK POLICY

All staff are expected to understand and enact the University’s commitment to ensuring equality and diversity in all activities. This commitment is enshrined in the BUV mission statement and our core values.  

Every member of staff has a responsibility to ensure colleagues are treated with dignity and respect. The University is committed to creating a work environment for all staff that is free from harassment, intimidation and any other forms of bullying at work, where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and professional courtesy. 

Academic & Teaching Staff – IllustrationApplication
Academic & Teaching Staff – Illustration

Contact details

  • Contact Name: Human Resources Department
  • Method of contact: Email or post
  • Address: Ecopark township, Van Giang, Hung Yen
  • Email: hr@buv.edu.vn