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Vietnam

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni: https://vinuni.edu.vn/) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.

VinUni has strategic collaborations with the world’s leading universities, including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. These universities have become close advisors and crucial enablers in establishing the three colleges at VinUni: College of Business and Management, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and College of Health Sciences. Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is being developed to meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).

VinUni’s founding benefactor Vingroup is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Technology; Industrials; and Property Services. VinUni is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students opportunities to connect with several high quality research institutes (such as VinAI, VinBrain, and Vin BigData), pioneering industrial enterprises (such as VinFast), and leading Vietnamese companies (such as Vinpearl, Vinmec, and Vinhomes).

In October 2024, VinUni has become the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars, earning 5 stars in 9 categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact.

OPPORTUNITY  

VinUni seeks an entrepreneurial academic leader with rigorous academic credentials in social sciences, computer science, engineering, business  management, or health sciences and with strong administrative leadership background, to serve as the Vice Provost, Academic Affairs (VPAA). The VPAA reports to the Provost and works with other leaders and colleagues across the University to pursue the vision and goals of the university. The VPAA is expected to lead and promote highest quality education, of the University across all its colleges and units.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

VinUniversity is seeking a distinguished academic leader for the role of Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. The Vice Provost for Academic Affairs plays a pivotal role in overseeing the academic portfolio at VinUniversity, including undergraduate and graduate programs, the development of new interdisciplinary and international programs, and the management of key partnerships with global academic institutions. This role also oversees relationships with industry partners and fundraising efforts for academic initiatives. The Vice Provost will collaborate closely with the Provost and other senior leaders to shape and implement VinUniversity’s academic vision, support faculty development, and uphold the university’s commitment to innovation and excellence in higher education.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Program Portfolio Management: Oversee and manage the academic portfolio for both undergraduate and graduate programs, ensuring the quality, relevance, and competitiveness of all offerings. Set strategic directions for the development and evaluation of academic programs, ensuring alignment with the university’s vision, goals, and market needs.

2. Development of New Educational Products: Lead the development of new educational programs, particularly interdisciplinary and international collaborative programs. Spearhead the creation and expansion of executive education and postgraduate programs, responding to evolving market demands and student needs.

3. International Partnerships and Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with leading international universities and academic institutions. Oversee the development of joint programs, student and faculty exchange initiatives, and strategic partnerships with global academic partners.

4. Industry Relations and Fundraising: Cultivate and manage relationships with businesses, corporations, and key industry stakeholders to strengthen VinUniversity’s position and market visibility. Lead fundraising efforts to secure financial support for academic programs, research initiatives, and institutional growth.

5. Career Counseling and Development: Provide leadership in the development and implementation of career counseling and professional development programs for students. Ensure that students are well-prepared for their careers, connecting them with industry leaders and opportunities for internships, mentorships, and job placements.

6. Leadership in Academic Policy and Administration: Provide leadership on matters of academic policy and administration and regularly advise the Provost/President on these matters. Coordinate and lead the academic strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with the university's long-term goals and objectives.

7. Senior Leadership Team Participation: As a member of the senior leadership team, serve on the university’s Academic Advisory Board and participate in high-level decision-making processes. Be prepared to take on special responsibilities as needed, depending on availability, institutional priorities, and urgent needs.

8. Leadership and Staff Development: Provide strong leadership to departments under the Vice Provost’s oversight, ensuring alignment with university goals and fostering a culture of excellence. Ensure continuous professional development of faculty and staff, supporting their growth and effectiveness in meeting the university’s academic mission.

9. Academic Strategy Development: Contribute to the development and execution of the university's academic strategy, ensuring its alignment with VinUniversity’s broader vision of excellence in education and research. Collaborate with other senior leaders to ensure the effective implementation of the university’s academic priorities.

COMPENSATION

The salary benefits are internationally competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

LIVING AND WORKING IN HANOI, VIETNAM


	Work permit: VinUniversity will assist in and provide advice for obtaining the necessary paperwork needed for employment in Vietnam (visa, work permit, insurance, etc.). However, it is your responsibility to ensure that you can satisfy all the paper requirements in a timely manner.
	According to Vietnamese Law, expatriates are required to submit all necessary documents for a work permit on the first day in Vietnam. For more information about the necessary documents, please refer to the information in this link.
	Living costs: Vietnam has a comparatively low cost of living and expatriates can live a very comfortable life here with a moderate expenditure.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


	Distinguished scholar with academic record to warrant the position of full professor in social sciences, computer science, engineering, business administration, or health sciences at high-quality university (e.g. QS top “50 under 50 university”).
	Demonstrated experience with academic administration, accreditations and regulations.
	Successful experience in progressively responsible administrative, and educational leadership positions at a high-quality academic institution.
	Demonstrated successful experience in strategic planning, fiscal management, resource allocation, and personnel supervision preferably of a large and complex academic institution.
	Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and students as well as community groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
	Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English) and strong professional network.
	An appreciative understanding of the challenges that inevitably arise from the operation of a new University, with the patience, resilience, and ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents of an institution to effectively resolve challenges and build opportunities to promote the mission and vision of the College/University.
	Respect and appreciation for the core values of VinUni: EXCEL (E: Empathy, X: Exceptional Capability, C: Creativity, E: Entrepreneurial Mindset, L: Leadership Spirit).


Application Instructions

Please submit your application form and send (1) Curriculum-Vita, (2) a cover letter, and (3) a list of two references.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.


Vin University

United Kingdom, Durham

The Role and Department

The Research Operations Team is part of Research and Innovation Services (RIS) and provides comprehensive support to academic and PSS colleagues across the lifecycle of a research project. The team comprises pre- and post-award services, consultancy support, and systems implementation and development. Support includes tailored financial and contractual advice and management to all researchers at Durham, from planning, costing, and pricing the initial proposal to ensuring that contracts and agreements are negotiated effectively and efficiently to ensuring robust financial management and compliance of awarded projects. Research Operations works alongside the various teams which make up the Research and Innovation Services and in partnership with Professional Support colleagues across the University to help facilitate research-related planning, reporting and development and to meet the needs of both the individual researcher and the wider institution.

As a Research Grants and Contracts Manager (RGCM) you will play a key role in supporting and developing externally funded research grant activity by providing high quality support and advice to academic staff in the preparation, submission and contractual negotiation of research grants and awards. You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team of RGCMs based in the central office but will also be expected to spend time in the academic departments you support to provide a key link role between the academic community and RIS.

The RGCM will be first point of contact for an academic wishing to apply for external research funding and will provide support and expert advice in a number of key activities including:


	Identifying and disseminating funding opportunities.
	Delivering training and information events.
	Lay reviewing applications.
	Project managing the submission process of the bid (including responsibility for budget development and seeking internal approvals).
	Ensuring timely acceptance of successful awards including contract negotiation and ensuring all ethical and due diligence checks are completed.
	Working closely with post-award and contracting colleagues to ensure accurate project information is captured and shared in a central project management system.


It is essential that the RGCM is highly organised, pays close attention to detail, and has a pro-active approach to problem-solving. The capability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload is crucial. The ability to work across a number of concurrent projects at different stages of development is essential. A confident communicator, you will form close working relationships with the other members of the Operations Team, Research Development Team, Faculty Officials, Heads of Department, Directors of Research, Department Managers and other members of Professional Support Staff.

Subject to business need, the working pattern can be arranged to suit the successful applicant. Dependent on experience, the successful applicant may need to work on campus for the majority of the time for the first three months.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.


Durham University

The Departments of Computer Science and Law at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor. This is a permanent position. We are seeking a talented researcher with expertise in AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP), particularly with a focus on AI and NLP applications in legal compliance control.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to the development of research in Computer Science (https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/computer-science/) and Law (https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/law/research/). It supports the newly founded JusTN0W initiative (https://www.durham.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/csdlp/justn0w/), which takes place within the Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy (https://www.durham.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/csdlp/). JusTN0W aims to develop a world-leading interdisciplinary work programme, to research sustainable and just solutions for accelerated decarbonisation of economies. The university has committed to invest £5M over four years in this groundbreaking project.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the development of this new initiative, dedicating the first four years primarily to this work. They will benefit from a reduced teaching load and a startup travel budget to support high-quality research, grant applications, and initiatives to engage other staff in JusTN0W-related opportunities. After four years, the appointment will be reviewed based on grant income and may transition to a primarily research role or an Education and Research Track position with a standard teaching load.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally

excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career

in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages

at https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/computer-science/

and https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/law/

The Department of Computer Science is one of the UK's leading Computer Science departments, with an outstanding reputation in research, teaching, and student employability. Our internationally recognised research covers Algorithms and Complexity, Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems, Networks, Scientific Computing and Vision, Imaging and Visualisation. There is a lively research culture with many visitors and events, and collaborations locally, nationally and internationally. In the recent UK research assessment exercise REF2021 we improved by six places in the ranking. The Department has recently grown rapidly, and now has more than 50 permanent members of academic staff. The Department has a proud tradition of excellence in its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award.

Durham Law School is a leading law school. Consistently ranked in the Top 10 nationally and Top 50 globally, it comprises a community of over 100 academics and professional support staff. It has an infrastructure of high-profile research centres that brings together colleagues for collaborative projects. The School has an extensive network of leading international partner institutions and close ties with the City of London and the Inns of Court. Our top-ranked global law courses are very competitive with an excellent and diverse student population from across the world delivering a cutting-edge, research-led curriculum. Our Law School is also proud to hold the Athena Swan Bronze award. Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.

The role is full-time, but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job shares.


Hong Kong

Ref.: 530570
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Social Work and Social Administration (30300)
Categories: Professoriate Staff

Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Ref: 530570)

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Ref: 530570), to commence on September 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

The Department of Social Work and Social Administration has five research clusters carrying out cutting-edge research in evidence-based Clinical Social Work Practice, Mental Health, Population Studies, Ageing, and Arts Therapy. All these are geared towards the promotion of wellbeing for all. We have a competent team of professoriate and teaching staff and researchers working on a wide range of social work issues for different target groups. More information about the Department can be obtained at https://www.socialwork.hku.hk/.

Applicants should possess (i) a PhD degree in social work or a related field; (ii) proven research and publication records in areas such as family social work, youth work, community work and social policy; and (iii) demonstrated experience in collaborating with practitioners and (iv) a shared vision for promoting individual and family well-being. Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research expertise is essential. Knowledge of the local context with more than five years of experience as a registered social worker would be advantageous.

The appointee is expected to be research active and collaborate with colleagues both at the University level and internationally. He/She will also be responsible for teaching courses and supervising students at both graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as contributing to the administration of academic programmes. For enquiries about the position, please contact Professor Amy Chow, Head of Department (chowamy@hku.hk).

What We Offer
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (1) an up-to-date CV, (2) a research plan, (3) a teaching statement, and (4) state the contact information of three referees on the online application form. At least one of the referees should be able to comment on applicant’s research/teaching ability and contribution to research/teaching in his/her department, while the remaining two should have knowledge of applicant’s recent academic or employment experience. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency


The University of Hong Kong

Australia, Melbourne


	Steer the strategic vision and implementation of infrastructure & services  
	Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
	Full-time opportunity with competitive remuneration including 17% Superannuation


Make an impact in Deakin’s Infrastructure & Digital division following an exciting period of change within the University. This newly created senior leadership position will establish and drive priorities across Operations and Infrastructure, steering the strategic vision and overseeing the implementation of digital and property infrastructure and services.

Reporting to the Chief Information & Infrastructure Officer, the role provides strategic advice to the executive that impacts core university business in terms of the future and effectiveness of the university. This role is focused on enhancing the customer experience through a customer-centric approach by integrating physical and digital infrastructure, projects, and services to deliver seamless, impactful solutions tailored to customer needs.

Leading a team dedicated to the successful delivery of digital infrastructure & cloud systems, property infrastructure and network and AV services, the Senior Director will collaborate closely with key stakeholders, working in partnership across the Deakin community with various leaders and teams to deliver shared objectives and collective success

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Senior Director, Operations & Infrastructure.pdf

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Peter Auhl, Chief Information and Infrastructure Officer on ocido@deakin.edu.au 

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 3rd December at 1.55pm

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Make an Impact with Us 

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Digital Services lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people. 

Be Your Best Self 

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best. 

Grow & Evolve 

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive. 

Join Forces 

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with Digital Services you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin. 

Are you ready to make an impact with us? 

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. 


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