ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam’s first private, not-for-profit university built to international standards. Established to transform higher education in Vietnam, VinUni blends global best practices with local context to become a world-class institution.

VinUni comprises of more than 1700 students and 4 colleges: College of Arts and Sciences; 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 developed to meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, WFME, ACEN, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).

In September 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars across 9 categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact. In October 2024, VinUni was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO University Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.

Founded by Vingroup—one of Asia’s largest private conglomerates—VinUni benefits from a strong ecosystem of businesses in three main areas: Industrials & Technology; Real Estate & Services; Infrastructure; Green Energy; and Social Enterprises.

Aligned with VinUni’s Vision 2030, we are proud to announce our bold initiative to recruit 200 Research-focused Faculty across various disciplines. Together, we will be on the ambitious journey to become one of the world’s top universities by 2030.

THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Through its excellence in teaching, research and innovation, the College of Business & Management (CBM) aims to nurture and develop competent business professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs with integrity who are critical thinkers and aspire to assist Vietnam in its strong growth projection.

With a vision to become a research focused college, the College of Business and Management will soon offer different graduate programs, a number of new undergraduate programs and provide the desirable research environment for our faculty members to conduct world-class research and pursue advances in business. With the advantage of being in the ecosystem of Vingroup with a number of leading companies such as Vinpearl, Vinhomes, VinHMS, VinFast, VinTech, and Vincom Retail, the College will collaborate closely with these companies and often in research to create breakthrough products, services and solutions. The University has a strong connectivity with industry and students actively engage in internship & capstone projects.

The College of Business and Management at VinUniversity is recruiting a faculty member in the Strategy, Leadership and Innovation discipline. Appointments to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Full Professor are determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.

ABOUT SMART GREEN TRANSFORMATION CENTER (GREEN-X)

Smart Green Transformation Center (GREEN-X) at VinUni is an interdisciplinary research center focusing on smart green transformation, conducting scientific research, technology development, and policy consulting in areas such as carbon emission tracking, smart aquaculture, urban circular economy, green economic policy, and innovation competitiveness measurement - aiming to promote sustainable development and enhance the competitiveness of localities and businesses through data-driven, evidence-based, and field-validated approaches.

We are currently having 5 running projects: 

Carbon Footprint Monitoring and Management System (CarbonFootPrint)

Smart Marine Conservation and Aquaculture System (SmartMarine)

Smart Waste Management for Urban Circular Economy (SmartWaste)

Green Policy Design and Evaluation (GreenPolicy)

Vietnam Innovation & Green Growth Index (VIGGI)

ABOUT THE POSITION

Faculty members of Business (for Innovation and Sustainable Development) at College of Business & Management (CBM) will have the opportunity to work in affiliation and collaboration with Smart Green Transformation Center (GREEN-X). 

Key responsibilities include leading behavioral experiments on disclosure, trust, and ESG perception, and managing stakeholder engagement and dissemination activities across major projects. The position also supports research on corporate adoption of carbon management tools, ESG-related training and capacity building, stakeholder acceptance of smart aquaculture technologies, and behavioral change in waste sorting and recycling. Additional duties involve designing and evaluating behavioral and capacity-building programs and leading the development and delivery of ESG and leadership training modules. We welcome candidates with expertise in Behavioral Science, Innovation Management, Sustainability Management, and ESG & Green Finance, particularly those applying these areas to technology adoption, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and ESG leadership.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The faculty members will be responsible for three primary responsibilities: 

Research

Lead high-impact research with strong translational outcomes and publications in top-tier journals and secure competitive external funding.

Foster interdisciplinary collaboration within and beyond the College through active engagement in academic events.

Contribute to innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer, including commercialization efforts.

Teaching

Develop, plan, and deliver high-quality, accredited curricula for undergraduate and/or graduate programs.

Prepare course materials, deliver lectures and tutorials, assess student performance, provide feedback, and supervise academic projects.

Supervise research students and projects, and mentor junior faculty to support their professional

Service

Contribute to university service through committee work, faculty recruitment, accreditation, and program development.

Support initiatives aligned with VinUni’s strategic goals and carry out duties assigned by the supervisors.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

General Requirements (All Faculty Levels)

Degree: PhD (or equivalent terminal/professional degree) from a prestigious university in one or more of the following primary areas: Management or Behavioral Science, (strong skills in survey and experimental design e.g., Qualtrics, SEM, SPSS, or R).

Teaching: Demonstrated teaching ability and commitment to student-centered, active and authentic learning.

Research: Evidence of scholarly achievement or strong potential through publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals; engagement in international conferences or research collaborations; and commitment to developing an independent, externally funded research program.

Service/Industry Engagement: Experience in multinational, multicultural, or start-up environments is highly valued.

Specific Requirements by Rank

Assistant Professor
Postdoctoral or equivalent experience is preferable. Demonstrated potential for high-quality, independent research, and effective teaching. International research engagement is an advantage.

Associate Professor
Extensive teaching experience with recognized excellence; sustained record of publications and leadership in the discipline; success in securing research funding as Principal Investigator for at least 05 years; and active participation in professional societies.

Professor
Internationally recognized academic and research leadership; substantial, sustained record of high-impact, funded research for 10 years or more; keynote presentations, awards, or honors for research excellence; and distinguished teaching and mentorship experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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