Faculty Positions In The Business School – Hospitality and Tourism

We are inviting experienced candidates with international qualifications to apply for the following academic positions within the Department of Hospitality and Tourism in The Business School.

LECTURERS                    – Teachers with academic experience (with PhD / DBA)

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

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.

OUR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

 Tourism, Hospitality and Events Programmes at BUV

BUV offers three comprehensive undergraduate programs in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management, designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to excel in these dynamic industries. Our Tourism and Events programs are delivered in collaboration with Bournemouth University, ensuring that students receive a high-quality British education right here in Vietnam. Our International Hospitality Management degree is awarded by BUV and uses our state-of-the-art practical training facilities to prepare students for global management careers.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

LECTURERS – Teachers with academic experience (with PhD / DBA)

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

 (Essential)

• PhD or Doctoral qualifications in a relevant discipline area from an internationally recognized institution.
• Ability to develop and deliver modules across our tourism, hospitality and events programmes, in areas such as marketing, human resources, or business management
• University and undergraduate teaching experience in programs delivered entirely in English.
• Higher education teaching qualification, recognition, or accreditation, or willingness to work towards this.
• Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge to develop teaching programmes and the provision of student learning support.
• In-depth understanding of own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.
• Evidence of (CPD) and/or professional industrial membership.
• Evidence of a positive impact at discipline or 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.
• Knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of up-to-date delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
• Understanding 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.

(Desirable)

• 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 in academic management, with programme leadership experience of particular interest, especially for Senior Lecturer positions.
• Evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review.
• Experience of living and working in Vietnam or Asia.

Note: 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 (for 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;
• 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 throughout the year (outings, year-end party, sports activities and other events);
• Onsite fitness and sports centre;
• Opportunity to work within a professional and multicultural environment.

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.

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.

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