Faculty Positions In The Business School – Accounting, Finance, and Economics

We are inviting experienced candidates with international qualifications to apply for academic and teaching positions for the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics at the following levels:

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 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Finance and Economics, as well as a strong research background in the discipline.

Lecturers / Senior Lecturers (Academic Levels B & C)

(Essential)

• PhD or Doctoral qualifications and master’s degree in a Finance or Economics discipline area from an internationally recognised institution.
• At least three years undergraduate or postgraduate teaching experience in related fields having taught programmes where instruction is 100% English.
• Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support.
• Extensive experience in higher education, with substantial experience in teaching, curriculum design, and quality assurance and enhancement, coupled with the ability to deliver innovative and engaging learning experiences that inspire students.
• In-depth subject expertise, demonstrated through the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field, and evidence of a positive impact at both discipline and programme level.
• Research experience.
• Evidence of high-quality publications or other outputs in research or practice.
• 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.

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.
• Three years undergraduate teaching experience in related field having taught programmes where instruction is 100% English.
• 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.

All Positions

(Desirable)

• Evidence of excellent teaching identified by teaching evaluations and peer reviews.
• 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.
• Experience of living and working in Vietnam or Asia.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification or equivalent

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;
• 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; and
• Opportunity to work within a professional and multi-cultural 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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