Faculty in School of Communications & Creative Industries (Open rank)

British University Vietnam (BUV) is inviting passionate and qualified professionals to join our growing School of Communications & Creative Industries (SOCCI) at our 5-star campus. We welcome applications from individuals with both academic and industry backgrounds for the following undergraduate programmes:

• BA (Hons) Film & Media Production (Directing, Cinematography, Sound Design, Editing, VFX)
• BA (Hons) Professional Communications (Business, Design & Strategy)
• BA (Hons) Contemporary Creative Practice (Animation, Illustration, Graphic Design, Photography)

SENIOR LECTURERS                       – Teachers with academic and research experience (with PhD)

LECTURERS                                          – Teachers with academic experience (with PhD)

ASSOCIATE LECTURERS               – Teachers with academic experience (enrolled in PhD)

SENIOR TEACHING FELLOWS   – Teachers with academic and research experience (with MA)

TEACHING FELLOWS                     – Teachers with academic experience (with MA)

TEACHING PRACTITIONERS      – Teachers with specialist industry experience (with MA)

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in VFX, Production Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Professional Communications, Film, Television, and Media, Fine Arts, Literature, Promotion, and Visual Communication. Teaching is delivered in English.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications for both full-time and flexible working arrangements. Children of employees are eligible for free university education at BUV.

Start Date: September 2025

Application Deadline: Open until filled

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr. Paul D.J. Moody, Head of School – paul.m@buv.edu.vn

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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;
• 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.

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.

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.

REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking dedicated educators with expertise to inspire and guide the next generation of professionals towards success.

Essential:

• Minimum two years full-time HE experience (or equivalent) in English speaking institutions
• Track record of successfully supporting and progressing students
• Strong industry experience and knowledge to enhance programme delivery
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Understanding equal opportunity issues regarding academic content and student needs.
• Knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of up-to-date delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
• Sufficient breadth or depth of professional knowledge in the specialist discipline to develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support.
• Higher education teaching qualification, recognition, or accreditation, or willingness to work towards this.

Lecturers / Senior Lecturers (Academic Levels B & C)

• PhD or Doctoral qualifications and Master’s degree in a related discipline area from an internationally recognized institution
• Extensive university (undergraduate or postgraduate) teaching experience in film and media, visual communication, art and design communication programmes or related fields taught in English.
• Specialist understanding of their field with potential to develop new knowledge and understanding.
• Evidence of a positive impact at specialist discipline programme level beyond own teaching.
• Experience of teaching, curriculum development and quality assurance in HE.
• Research experience.
• Evidence of creative outputs or high-quality publications in research/practice.

Associate Lecturers (Academic Level A)

• Currently enrolled in a PhD or Doctoral programme at an internationally recognised institution.
• Master’s degree in related specialist discipline area from an internationally recognized institution
• 3 years university or undergraduate teaching experience in film and media, visual communication, art and design communication programmes or related fields taught in English.

Teaching Practitioners / Fellows / Senior Fellows

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline area from an internationally recognised institution
• 3 years university or undergraduate teaching in film and media, visual communication, art and design communication programmes or related fields taught in English.

Desirable

• 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

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

Note: Original degrees, certificates, and background checks will be required upon arrival for visa and work permit processing.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should prepare an up-to-date CV, including links to practice or publications and an application letter (2 pages maximum) indicating your area of interest and desired rank.

Please then select SUBMIT YOUR CV button on our JOBS AT BUV webpage (https://www.buv.edu.vn/work-for-buv/) or email to hr@buv.edu.vn. We will invite short-listed candidates for interviews. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

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