Academic & Teaching Staff – Computer Science

We welcome applications from experienced teachers with specialisms in Software development and Computer Science, industry experience is also welcomed.

At BUV, we welcome innovation and imagination in effective course delivery. You will be given broad agency to adapt, modify, improve, and update your modules, so experience in module design, innovative teaching methods leveraging rich content is valued.

As part of a small, tight-knit and supportive team, this is a chance to really put a stamp on the course and make a big impact on teaching content and delivery across the degree. We value your ability to contribute to course design as a whole, not just your own modules, and your voice will ensure that our courses continue to flourish, innovate and improve.

Lecturers / Senior Lecturers (Academic Levels B & C)

(Essential)

• PhD or Doctoral qualifications and Masters degree in a relevant discipline area from an internationally recognized institution
• University or postgraduate teaching experience in related fields having taught programmes where instruction is 100% English.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages and software development.
• Higher education teaching qualification, recognition, accreditation, or willingness to work towards this.
• Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the 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 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 a relevant discipline area from an internationally recognised institution
• 3 years university or undergraduate teaching experience in related field having taught programmes where instruction is 100% English.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages and software development.
• Higher education teaching qualification, recognition, accreditation, or willingness to work towards this.
• Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the 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 a relevant discipline area from an internationally recognised institution
• 3 years university or undergraduate teaching experience in related field having taught programmes where delivery is 100% English.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages and software development.
• Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the 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)

• Experience of programming and software engineering.
• Experience in Web technologies, data analytics and artificial intelligence
• 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, 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.

• 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.