Teaching Assistant, The Business School

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 across The Business School. This role ensures the efficient transfer of knowledge and the delivery of programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures. The position prioritizes student-centered learning, undertakes projects, development of impact-based learning tasks, and engages in research activities aligned with the goals of The Business School and the mission of the BUV academic faculty. Additionally, the role encompasses a variety of responsibilities that support the smooth functioning of school operations, including managing day-to-day activities, supporting faculty and students, coordinating events, and ensuring compliance with academic and institutional policies.

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. Managing school’s shared folder for good e-record and housekeeping.
5. Maintain good documentation and record keeping for reference and audit purposes.
6. Ensure effective communication and coordination with all other functional areas for smooth operation of school teaching and non-teaching activities.
7. Ensure maintenance of supplies and equipment.
8. 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.

Student Pastoral care

1. Be responsible for the pastoral care of students within the specialist programme.
2. Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances.
3. Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support.
4. Identify at risk students and refer to teaching staff, student support and wellbeing team as appropriate for further support.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

(Essential)

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an internationally recognized institution. Specifically, we are looking for Teaching Assistants in the following areas:
  • Marketing and Management
  • Economics, Finance and Accounting
  • Hospitality, Tourism and Events

Applicants are expected to indicate which subject area they are interested in supporting and how their expertise aligns with this.

• Teaching qualifications or preparedness to work towards such
• Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support.
• Knowledge of higher education teaching methods and an ability connect, enthuse and engage students
• Experience of a specialized programme area and willingness to develop personal skills and new knowledge within this field.
• Evidence of a positive contribution or engagement within the specialized discipline or programme area and willingness to share this experience with students
• Understand equal opportunity issues as they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student need.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Able to communicate complex ideas to a range of groups
• Able to demonstrate independent and self-managing working styles

(Desirable) 

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

COMPETENCIES (behavioural)

Communication

• Routinely communicate complex ideas to students with limited knowledge as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Teamwork

• Act as a responsible team member to develop productive working relationships with other members of staff.
• Co-ordinate the work of teaching team to identify and respond to student’s needs.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of team.

Initiative, problem-solving and decision making

• Assist the teaching team in identifying the need for developing the content or structure of modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
• Support the teaching team in the design and delivery of modules and assessment methods taking into account established University practice and the specialist needs of students where necessary.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to ensure the efficient implementation and revision of assessment procedures to ensure good student outcomes and achievement.
• Tackle issues affecting the quality of student engagement and teaching delivery within scope of own level of responsibility, referring more serious matters to the Discipline Lead, Programme Lead or teaching team, as appropriate.
• Attention to details and problem-solving skill.

Work Environment

• Be aware of the risks in the workplace and the potential impact on their own work and that of others.
• Depending on area of work (for example laboratories, workshops, studios) conduct risk assessments, take steps to reduce hazards and take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others.
• Identify issues or concerns related to the learning environment and resources, referring more serious matters to the Programme Lead or teaching team, as appropriate.
• A typical office environment with occasional weekend work for events or deadlines.

 BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration package
• 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, Public holidays and 5 days paid sick leave;
• Healthcare plan (Private accident, medical, and dental insurance, including annual health checks);
• Various staff events throughout the year (outings, year-end party, sports activities and other events);
• Education support for staff, spouse and children;
• Transportation support.
• Onsite fitness and sports centre.
• Opportunity to work within a professional and multicultural environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should prepare an up-to-date CV and a cover letter indicating which subject area they are interested in supporting and how their expertise aligns with this. Please then select SUBMIT YOUR CV button on our JOBS AT BUV webpage or email to hr@buv.edu.vn. We will invite shortlisted 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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