Teaching Assistant, Hospitality and Tourism – The Business School

British University Vietnam is inviting ambitious candidates to apply for the role of Teaching Assistant in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism within The Business School.

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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 PURPOSE

The Teaching Assistant is responsible for supporting the creation, development, and delivery of learning and teaching materials within the Department of Hospitality and Tourism. The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for supporting practical training sessions within our world-class training facilities, as well as assisting our full-time faculty with other tasks as required.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Teaching and Learning Support

1. Assist in the creation, development, and delivery of learning and teaching materials.

2. Facilitate discipline-specific classroom activities, which may include discussions, practical training sessions, events, or educational trips to enhance student learning and smooth operations.

3. Assist teaching staff to supervise student projects, academic content and other student-centred learning opportunities.

4. Support teaching staff to identify areas where current provision is in need of revision or improvement and provide support in the planning, design and development of new content and teaching materials.

5. Co-ordinate with the Discipline Lead, Programme Lead, and teaching team to ensure the learning needs and expectations of students at all levels of the specialist programme are met.

Administration and Management

1. Manage day-to-day administrative activities to ensure the smooth operation of the school.

2. Provide support and co-ordinate activities that may require assistance and ensure the planned activities aligned to BUV’s standard and strategic plan.

3. Assist teaching staff in planning and coordinating events, including managing logistics such as venue booking, photography, video recording etc.

4. Ensure effective communication and coordination with all other functional areas for smooth operation of school teaching and non-teaching activities.

5. Ensure maintenance of supplies and equipment.

6. Be involved in marketing activities, open days and other marketing related activities.

Student learning experience

1. Help and assist to develop appropriate learning and support strategies to ensure student engagement and achievement.

2. Act as learning mentor to students; advising on time-management, good study practice and pastoral care support.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential

· Undergraduate degree in hospitality, tourism or events management from an internationally recognized institution.

· Relevant industry experience in the context of hospitality, tourism, or events – ideally gained in front-of-house (FOH) or back-of-house (BOH) roles. This may include guest services, F&B operations, event delivery, hotel operations, or similar professional settings.

· Knowledge of current industry practices, service standards, and operational procedures within hospitality and tourism and the ability to connect practical industry skills with academic learning.

· Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to provide teaching and learning support.

· An ability to connect with, enthuse and engage students

· Willingness to develop personal skills and new knowledge within their specialized field.

· Understand equal opportunity issues as they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student need.

· Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

· An ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of groups

· An ability to demonstrate independent and self-managing working styles

Desirable

· Teaching experience in the higher education context

· Knowledge of academic policies, accreditation processes, and higher education administration.

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary package (plus benefits) 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;

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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