Faculty Opportunities in Economics and Digital Media – VinUniversity

Faculty Opportunities in Economics and Digital Media – VinUniversity

• Institution: VinUniversity

• College: College of Arts and Sciences

• Location: VinUniversity, Vietnam

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Faculty

• Academic Year: AY 2026–27

• Number of Opportunities Covered: 2

• Salary: Negotiable; internationally competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Application Deadline for Both Positions: December 28, 2026

1. Associate Professor / Full Professor in New Media and Digital Culture

• Position: Associate Professor / Full Professor

• Area: New Media and Digital Culture

• Programme: BA in Multimedia Communication

• Appointment Type: Full-Time

• Application Period: October 15–December 28, 2026

• Salary: Negotiable

Overview of the Role

The College of Arts and Sciences at VinUniversity invites applications for an Associate Professor / Full Professor in New Media and Digital Culture.

The appointment supports the strategic development of the BA in Multimedia Communication toward a contemporary Media and Communication curriculum integrating digital media systems, emerging technologies, critical media studies, professional communication, creative practice, and data.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong research profile, deliver high-quality teaching, mentor students, and contribute strategically to curriculum and programme development.

Research Areas

The position particularly welcomes expertise in areas such as:

• New Media

• Digital Culture

• Platform Studies

• Algorithmic Media and Culture

• Artificial Intelligence and Society

• Digital Communities

• Online Communities

• Digital Publics

• Information Environments

• Misinformation

• Trust

• Platformization

• Emerging Media and Technologies

Research relevant to Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and the wider Global South is particularly encouraged.

Research Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Conduct high-impact research in new media, digital culture, and contemporary communication.

• Maintain a distinctive and active research agenda.

• Publish in leading international peer-reviewed journals.

• Present research at major international conferences.

• Pursue competitive external research funding.

• Develop interdisciplinary research collaborations.

• Contribute to public and industry dialogue.

• Examine relationships among media, technology, culture, institutions, and society.

Teaching Responsibilities

Teaching may include courses such as:

• Media and Society

• Digital Media Futures

• Communicating with AI

• Introduction to Communication

• Digital Culture

• Platform Studies

• Media Theory

• Emerging Media and Technologies

The faculty member may also develop new or revised courses examining:

• Digital platforms

• Algorithms

• Artificial intelligence

• Information systems

• Emerging technologies

• Contemporary communication and social life

Student Learning & Mentorship

The successful candidate will:

• Use research-informed and experiential teaching.

• Apply Team-Based Learning where appropriate.

• Use Project-Based Learning and Action-Based Learning.

• Mentor students in undergraduate research.

• Support professional development.

• Prepare students for graduate study and industry careers.

• Guide students interested in digital media, platform cultures, and emerging technologies.

Programme Development

The appointee will contribute to:

• Continued development of the BA in Multimedia Communication.

• Major Core and Open Course development.

• Integration of AI and digital media across the curriculum.

• Collaboration with faculty in communication strategy, storytelling, production, data, and computational methods.

• University service and interdisciplinary academic development.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, New Media, Digital Culture, Internet Studies, or a closely related field.

• Strong international research and publication record appropriate to Associate Professor or Full Professor level.

• Demonstrated expertise in new media and digital culture.

• Evidence of research leadership and collaboration.

• Strong university teaching record.

• Experience in curriculum development.

• Strong interdisciplinary orientation.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Additional Preferred Experience

Highly valued experience includes:

• Team-Based Learning

• Project-Based Learning

• Action-Based Learning

• Industry engagement

• Public or civil-society engagement

• Policy engagement

• Work with cultural institutions

• International or multicultural teaching

• Teaching students for whom English is an additional language

• External research funding

• Research supervision

International candidates must also meet Vietnam’s applicable work-permit requirements.

Application Requirements

The online application requests information including:

• Research focus areas

• Teaching expertise

• Scopus profile

• Google Scholar profile

• Highest degree

• Graduating institution

• Current faculty rank

• Current institution

• Possible onboarding date

• Current address

• Expected gross annual salary in USD

• Referee information

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

Official Application Link

https://vinuni.talent.vn/careers/job/11241

2. Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Economics

• Position: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor

• Programme: BA in Economics

• Appointment Type: Full-Time

• Application Period: June 29–December 28, 2026

• Salary: Negotiable

Overview of the Role

The College of Arts and Sciences at VinUniversity invites applications for faculty appointments at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in Economics.

The University seeks candidates with a strong research profile or clear potential to develop one, together with a commitment to active, student-centred teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Senior candidates may also be expected to mentor junior faculty, contribute to research strategy, and support external funding initiatives.

Teaching Areas

Faculty may teach undergraduate Economics courses including:

• Introduction to Macroeconomics

• Introduction to Microeconomics

• Basic Econometrics

• Intermediate Microeconomics

• Quantitative Analysis and Forecasting

• Big Data in Economics

• AI and the Economy

• Development Economics

• Institutional Economics

• Public Policy

• International Economics

• Economic Applications of Game Theory

• Finance and Society

• Financial Crisis

Research Responsibilities

Depending on track and rank, faculty members will be expected to:

• Conduct high-impact Economics research.

• Publish in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.

• Present at international conferences.

• Seek external research funding.

• Build global research collaborations.

• Participate in interdisciplinary projects across VinUniversity.

• Contribute to the University’s expanding research ecosystem.

Senior faculty may additionally:

• Mentor junior faculty.

• Help shape research agendas.

• Support external funding development.

Teaching & Student Engagement

Faculty members will:

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate Economics teaching.

• Use student-centred instructional methods.

• Implement Team-Based Learning.

• Use Project-Based Learning.

• Use Action-Based Learning.

• Mentor students academically and professionally.

• Support student research.

• Prepare students for industry and further study.

Programme & Institutional Development

The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Curriculum design.

• Programme development.

• Interdisciplinary collaboration.

• University service.

• Student advising.

• Research development.

• Industry and policy engagement where relevant.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field from a globally reputable university.

• Strong subject expertise.

• Evidence of research excellence or strong research potential.

• Demonstrated teaching ability.

• Commitment to student-centred learning.

• Strong English communication skills.

• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and research.

Preferred Experience

Particularly valued experience includes:

• Peer-reviewed international publications.

• Conference presentations.

• International research collaboration.

• Consultancy experience.

• Policy-making experience.

• Industry engagement.

• Teaching in multicultural environments.

• Experiential-learning methods.

• External research funding.

• Work in entrepreneurial or start-up environments.

For international applicants, the posting states that at least three years of relevant full-time professional experience is required to meet Vietnam work-permit requirements.

Application Requirements

The application requests:

• Research focus areas

• Teaching expertise

• Scopus profile

• Google Scholar profile

• Highest degree

• Graduating institution

• Current faculty rank

• Current institution

• Possible onboarding date

• Current address

• Expected gross annual salary in USD

• Referee information

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

Official Application Link

https://vinuni.talent.vn/careers/job/10772

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences at VinUniversity offers undergraduate programmes in:

• Psychology

• Economics

• Multimedia Communications

The College combines interdisciplinary education with research, experiential learning, and strong links to VinUniversity’s wider academic and industry ecosystem.

VinUniversity also maintains strategic international partnerships with institutions including Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Nanyang Technological University.

Important Dates

Associate Professor / Full Professor – New Media and Digital Culture

• Application Period: October 15–December 28, 2026

• Deadline: December 28, 2026

Faculty of Economics

• Application Period: June 29–December 28, 2026

• Deadline: December 28, 2026

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through VinUniversity’s recruitment portal.

New Media and Digital Culture:
https://vinuni.talent.vn/careers/job/11241

Economics:
https://vinuni.talent.vn/careers/job/10772

For recruitment-related enquiries:

Email: recruitment@vinuni.edu.vn

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