Online Learning Designer

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.

JOB PURPOSE

The Online Learning Designer is responsible for building high-quality, student-centred online courses at scale at BUV. The role converts approved curriculum and academic content into structured, engaging, and accessible courses that support learning outcomes. This is a delivery-focused role with accountability for consistency, clarity, and adherence to deadlines.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Online course build and production

• Build complete online courses in the LMS from approved module/programme documents and academic materials.
• Apply layout and module templates to ensure consistent learner experience across courses.
• Design learning interactions (H5P, SCORM, javascript/html) appropriate to level and discipline.
• Storyboard and collaborate with media production team on video design and specifications.
• Clarify content gaps and identify build issues; escalate academic decisions to academic owners / manager.
• Prepare courses for launch: settings, links, scheduling, publishing, student orientation items, and course housekeeping.

2. Student-centred learning design

• Create online learning experiences with clear sequencing and progression, manageable workload, and strong signposting.
• Design interactions that address learning outcomes while minimising complexity and cognitive load.
• Ensure content is clear for learners with English as a second language.
• Apply accessibility and inclusive design practices (page structure, headings, alt text, captions/transcripts, readable formatting).

3. Assessment build, integrity, and alignment

• Ensure constructive alignment: learning outcomes → learning activities → assessments.
• Build assessments with clear instructions, rubrics, marking guidance, submission settings, and moderation-ready structures.
• Ensure courses are “evidence-ready” to support assurance of learning and continuous improvement reviews. 

4. Stakeholder collaboration

• Collaborate with faculty, LMS, and media production teams throughout production.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Manager Online, Programme Leads, Module Leaders, AQO/QA, Media Production, IT, Student Support teams.
External (as required): tool providers, external partners.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Languages, Media/Communication, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• High proficiency in English suitable for producing student-facing content (recommended: IELTS Band 7 or equivalent).
• Proven experience building complete courses in an LMS (Canvas preferred).
• Experience with e-learning tools (e.g., H5P, Articulate, SCORM) and basic media workflows.

Related Experience (Desirable)

• Experience supporting large-scale online course rollouts using templates/standards.
• Experience producing English language courses, IELTS, EAP.
• Higher education experience and familiarity with academic expectations
• Demonstrated application of pedagogical best practices in learning design.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong skills in design software – Adbobe suite preferred.
• Excellent written communication: clear instructions, consistent formatting, learner-friendly language.
• Effective verbal communication and ability to coordinate with stakeholders.
• Overall technical confidence: troubleshooting settings/links; WYSIWYG editing; HTML is an advantage.
• Knowledge of pedagogy, andragogy, instructional design principles

 COMPETENCIES (Behavioural)

• Strong attention to detail; confident working with standards, templates, and QA checklists.
• Plans and prioritises effectively to meet fixed deadlines.
• Works well with incomplete inputs; asks focused questions and progresses using standards.
• Practical and solution-focused; calm under pressure.
• Collaborative, respectful, and reliable; maintains professional relationships.
• Committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based quality.

 WORKING CONDITIONS (HR)

• Work involves sustained computer use and deadline-driven production cycles.
• Some out-of-hours support may be required during launches/exam windows (by agreement).

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary package, monthly remuneration starts from 21.000.000 VND, 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;
• Transportation support;
• Business travel insurance;
• 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.

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.

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