Lecturer in Architectural Design and Typological Studies
- Employer
- VIETNAMESE-GERMAN UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Vietnam
- Closing date
- 7 Dec 2024
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- Academic Discipline
- Architecture, Arts & Humanities
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Lecturers / Assistant Professors
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Architectural Design and Typological Studies. Candidates must at least hold a Master's degree in Architecture field and have a strong design portfolio (experience in research is an advantage). Relevant international working experience is of advantage. The successful candidate will become part of an international network of universities and research institutes.
Teaching Responsibilities
In the role of a lecturer, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Architecture program. The expected workload for the in-class lecture conduction is 08 academic hours per week, totaling 240 academic hours per year (1 academic hour equals to 45 minutes).
Teaching should reflect current research methods and results, and comprises lectures on the following modules:
- Architectural Design/ Typological Studies I
- Architectural Design/ Typological Studies II
- Studio Project I
- Studio Project II
- Final thesis
The named courses are subject to change upon realistic needs of the programs and joint agreement between the lecturer, relevant Academic Coordinators, and Dean/Vice Dean in charge of teaching. Courses may require conducting relevant laboratory activities and/or advising student projects.
The holder of this job is also responsible for supervising bachelor's and master's theses and mentoring PhD students.
Research Responsibilities
As a faculty member of a research-oriented university, the successful candidate is expected to significantly contribute to the scientific profile of VGU through innovation. This includes and is not limited to comprehensive activities in basic research as well as applied research in the field of Architecture. The ability to apply and generate externally funded research projects is highly desirable.
Administrative responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the Architecture program by participating in administrative, marketing and other public activities of the program in consultation with the Academic Coordinator of the study program and the German partner university, namely Anhalt University of Applied Sciences. She or he is also expected to contribute actively to the academic self-administration of the Faculty of Engineering and university by being willing to stand for election to the Faculty Council, Academic Senate and/or other bodies.
Qualification
Candidates must at least hold a Master's degree (having PhD degree is a significant advantage) in Architecture (especially experience in designing public building projects), preferably from a wellknown international university. A current title of Professor will be a plus, as experience and understanding of the German higher education system and methodology.
Other requirements include:
- Must have an architecture design portfolio to show working experience in related fields
- At least three years of professional experience outside the university sector
- An outstanding academic record with a focus on architecture or other areas closely related to it
- Proven teaching experience with strong self-motivation combined with a passion for teaching and research
- Proven excellent English proficiency:
Candidates who are from non-native English-speaking countries should include one of the following valid English proficiency certificates; IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 548(PBT), TOEFL 84 (iBT), TOEFL 212 (CBT), CEFR level B2 or Aptis level C1 at the time of application submission. Alternatively, candidates who do not hold a valid English proficiency certificate at the submission time need to be internally assessed at VGU to meet the criterion stated above.
Employment benefits
The successful candidate will become part of a professional and interdisciplinary group of faculty and have access to state-of-the-art laboratories. VGU supports its lecturers with attractive start-up endowments for quality research projects. VGU also supports participation in national and international conferences and the publishing of research papers.
VGU lecturers enjoy a rich cultural experience and a dynamic teaching environment through interactions with inquisitive and quality students.
Further information, e.g. regarding the appointment procedure, the competitive salary and research activities can be downloaded here.
Application
To apply please send your application (with the following documents in one PDF max. size: 5 MB) to academicpositions@vgu.edu.vn with subject line "Typological Studies_[Your Name]"
Your application should include:
- Form for basic information (Please download here, complete this form electronically and submit it together with your application)
- A cover letter stating your interest in joining VGU
- Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications)
- Design Portfolio
- Scans of university degrees, university transcripts and other relevant certificates
- Scans of language certificates (if available, highly appreciated)
- References illustrating your professional and academic career, including contact details of references (if available, highly appreciated)
- Evaluation results for teaching (if available)
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by VGU's Selection and Nomination Committee.
For further information, please contact:
- Program Academic Coordinator: Dr. Le Thi Thu Huong - at huong.ltt@vgu.edu.vn
About us
The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is a Vietnamese state university. Founded in 2008, VGU is a joint venture based on a close cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with the goal of becoming the leading research university in Vietnam and the region.
VGU´s strategy is to customize excellent German study programs in the fields of engineering, informatics and economics to meet the needs of Vietnamese higher education. Being a joint effort of Vietnamese and German institutions, VGU follows the successful German model and standards concerning the academic and administrative structures.
The principle of non-discrimination against women: Female candidates will receive priority consideration for lecturer positions at VGU. In case of equally qualified male and female applicants, the women will be preferred.
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