Faculty Positions in Games Art (Open rank)

Faculty Positions in Games Art (Open rank)

British University Vietnam invites experienced candidates with international qualifications to apply for the following academic and teaching positions for the School of Computing and Innovative Technologies, specialised in Games Art.

TEACHING PRACTITIONERS - Teachers with specialist industry experience

TEACHING FELLOWS - Teachers with academic experience (no PhD)

SENIOR TEACHING FELLOWS - Teachers with academic and research experience (no PhD)

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

LECTURERS - Teachers with academic experience (with PhD)

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

ABOUT 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, University of Staffordshire, University of Stirling and Arts University Bournemouth. BUV is rated a 5 Star university of excellence by the world recognised QS organization and maintains a QAA IQR accreditation.

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 compulsory personal and social growth program that prepares students for the future of life and work.

Established in 2009, BUV provides teaching for undergraduate and graduate 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.

With a wide network of more than 300 enterprise partners in various fields, and 12-week internship programmes, BUV helps students gain professional knowledge and practical skills to meet employers’ requirements as well as be ready to develop their careers immediately 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 South East Asia.

For more details, please visit our website at https://www.buv.edu.vn/

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Delivered in partnership between the School of Communications & Creative Industries and the School of Computing & Innovative Technologies, BA (Hons) Games Art is an innovative degree focused on honing artistic skills, including 2D and 3D design, animation, and storytelling, providing students with the tools to craft visually stunning and immersive game environments. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students learn to create characters, landscapes, and assets that bring virtual worlds to life.

We welcome academics from the following fields to apply in support of this new and exciting programme:

• Games Art
• Games Design
• 3D Modelling
• Environment Art
• Technical Art
• Concept Art
• Unreal Engine Development

(others considered, depending on experience)

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Lecturers / Senior Lecturers (Academic Levels B & C)

(Essential)

• PhD or Doctoral qualifications and a Master's degree in a relevant discipline from an internationally recognized institution.
• University or postgraduate teaching experience in English.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Science and AI; proficiency in programming languages and data management tools.
• Understanding of data visualization tools.
• Higher education teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one.
• Ability to develop teaching programs and provide learning support.
• Knowledge of higher education delivery techniques to engage students.
• In-depth understanding of the discipline to advance knowledge.
• Evidence of a positive impact beyond personal teaching.
• Experience in teaching, curriculum development, and quality assurance.
• Research experience and high-quality publications.
• Understanding of equal opportunity issues affecting academic content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clean police record.

Associate Lecturers (Academic Level A)

(Essential)

• Enrolled in a PhD or Doctoral program and possess a Master’s degree in an relevant discipline from an internationally recognized institution.
• 3 years of university teaching experience in English.
• Strong knowledge of data science principles and programming languages.
• Higher education teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one.
• Ability to develop teaching programs and engage students.
• Understanding of equal opportunity issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clean police record.

Teaching Practitioners / Fellows / Senior Fellows (Essential)

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an internationally recognized institution.

3 years of university teaching experience in English.

Knowledge of Data Science and AI; proficiency in programming languages and data management tools.

Understanding of data visualization tools.

Ability to develop teaching programs and engage students.

Understanding of equal opportunity issues.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Clean police record.

All Positions

(Essential)

• Knowledge and experience of 3D modelling software such as Maya, 3DS Max, Zbrush or Blender
• Knowledge and experience of the 3D asset pipeline for game development

(Desirable)

• Mathematical and statistical skills, experience in quantitative analysis.
• Industry experience and evidence of excellent teaching through peer review.
• Experience living and working in Vietnam or Asia.
• Experience in curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Positive impact at a discipline or program level beyond personal teaching.
• Higher education teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one.
• Knowledge and experience of Unreal Engine
• Knowledge and experience of Substance Painter
• Knowledge and experience of Photoshop
• Knowledge and experience of Realistic and Stylised Character Design

Academic Levels B and Above

• Evidence of high-quality publications and up-to-date research activity.
• Ability to lead research projects, win bids, and generate income.
• Experience teaching at postgraduate levels.

Note: Original certificates and degrees must be presented upon arrival in Vietnam, including degree, teaching certificates, and Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) or other police checks for work permit purposes.

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary package (plus benefits) for Vietnamese and expatriate candidates depending on qualifications/experience;
• 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, 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 throughout the year (outings, year-end party, sports activities and other events);
• Onsite fitness and sports centre;
• Opportunity to work within a professional and multicultural environment.

ABOUT LIVING AND WORKING AT BUV AND IN VIETNAM

BUV’s working environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVtWifNh0mU

Academic staff’s insights – Living in Vietnam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPGjyh8Scsc&t=35s

BUV’s Campus expansion plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZvnpq3pdHY&t=88s

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should prepare an up-to-date CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and an application letter indicating for which position they are applying. Please then select SUBMIT YOUR CV button on our JOBS AT BUV webpage or email to hr@buv.edu.vn. We will invite short-listed 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.