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Vietnam Japan University (VJU) is a new university model in Vietnam, the seventh member university under Vietnam National University-Hanoi (VNU), envisaged to become an internationally recognized university, and a symbol of the close and fruitful cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

As VNU’s member university, VJU can leverage upon VNU’s intrinsic advantages and resources. In parallel, VJU coordinates intensively with prestigious universities in Japan such as The University of Tokyo, Osaka University, University of Tsukuba, Yokohama National University, Waseda University, Ritsumeikan University, Ibaraki University to meet the needs of Vietnamese and also Japanese higher education.

At VJU, we have standardized academic environment inherited from Japanese style. This is where Vietnamese, Japanese and international scientists work and innovate. Professors of diverse cultures will create a multicultural environment for academic activities in the era of integration. We are committed to creating a stimulating and supportive learning and working environment based on mutual respect and trust to assist staffs and students to reach their full potential. VJU invites applications for position of Full-time Lecturer in the field of Intelligent Mechatronics System and Japanese Manufacturing (MJM).

Required duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as a Lecturer in the field of Intelligent Mechatronics System and Japanese Manufacturing (MJM). She or he will teach, conduct research and provide specialized academic advices to students in that field. Some key required duties and responsibilities as follows:

1. Teaching: equivalent to 270 standard hours per year, in which at least 50% is direct onsite or online teaching hour.
2. Research: having research activities equivalent to 1000 working hour per year; and being first author/Corresponding author of at least 01 articles in WoS/SCOPUS journals per year.
3. Office hours for students (for advising students): 08 hours/week.
4. Involvement in attracting talented students, building relationship with enterprises,
5. organizing international scientific conferences and developing VJU’s brand, and
6. contribution to develop and maintain VJU as an international Centre of Excellence.

Qualifications

1. Requirement for academic degree: Doctoral degree (PhD)
2. Requirement for working experiences: 02 years of teaching after PhD graduation.
3. Requirement for research fundraising experiences: 01 fundraising success.
4. Please list out in your CV all funds you have successfully raised (year, funding
5. organizations, and amount)!
6. Requirement for publication: First author/Corresponding author of at least 02 articles in ISI journals.
7. Ability to be flexible with certain days when needed to teach.
8. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills is required.

What VJU can offer

Successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package comprising of:

1. Monthly salary.
2. Seeding fund for scientific research.
3. Bonus and welfare

Application

To apply please send your application package (with following documents in a PDF or MS Word DOC in English, max. size: 5 MB) with “Your name _ the field of computer science and engineering” written in the subject line to hr@vju.ac.vn

Application documents include:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV)
2. Research and teaching career (Related to your teaching career please list out all courses you have taught or you can teach, including basic courses at undergrad programs. Matters concerning educational ability such as practice example of educational method, your own teaching materials and other success should be also listed if you have any).
3. Publications list (begin with the most recently published)
4. Main publications
5. Future research plan and statement of aspiration
6. Contact lists of recommenders (if any)

All of the above documents need to be in English. If you require any assistance, please contact us via email: hr@vju.ac.vn

Recruitment process

• The review of applications and nominations will continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by Evaluation Committee appointed by the Rector.

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract. Tenure-track or extension of the contract can be offered upon performances.