About this role
About VinUniversity
VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam's first private, not-for-profit, research-intensive university, established to international standards with the ambition of becoming the first Vietnamese university in the world's top 100. The University has built strategic academic partnerships with Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Nanyang Technological University, and comprises four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Health Sciences.
VinUni's curricula, research, faculty, and facilities are developed to meet the standards of the world's leading accrediting and ranking organizations. In 2024, it became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve a QS 5-Star rating and was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO Chair University, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.
Founded by Vingroup, one of Asia's largest private conglomerates, VinUni benefits from a dynamic ecosystem spanning Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture, and Social Enterprises — including leading companies such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes, and an entrepreneurial network including VinVentures, VinMotion, VinRobotics, and VinSpace.
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About The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
The College of Arts and Sciences is the first home for all students enrolled at VinUniversity as they embark on a nuanced journey of self-discovery in a state-of-the-art tertiary education designed in collaboration with leading universities in the world, top minds in Vietnam and passionate stakeholders. In this sense, General Education at VinUniversity is essentially a “gateway” between past and future, theory and practice, and local and global. This is where students, faculty and staff collectively take the first step towards realizing VinUniversity’s mission of contributing to the betterment of Vietnam and the world.
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The Role
The College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level) in Economics, with a strong preference for candidates with a research profile in Macroeconomics.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct high-impact research and publish in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals Pursue external funding and build research collaborations across VinUniversity's global network Teach undergraduate courses in the BA Economics program, particularly Introduction to Macroeconomics, alongside courses such as Microeconomics, Basic Econometrics, and Big Data in Economics Apply active-learning methods, including team-based, project-based, and action-based learning Mentor students in academic growth, research, and career development Contribute to curriculum design and broader institutional development (senior candidates will also mentor junior faculty and help shape the department's research agenda)
Candidate Profile
PhD in Economics or a closely related field from a reputable university Demonstrated record of (or strong potential for) impactful research, evidenced by publications, conference presentations, or industry collaboration Strong subject-matter expertise and a record of teaching excellence Experience with active/experiential learning methods (TBL, PBL, ABL) Real-world experience in consultancy or policy-making is a strong plus Prior teaching experience in multicultural/international settings, with the ability to support students for whom English is a second language Excellent written and spoken English Minimum of three years' relevant full-time professional experience (required for a Vietnamese work permit for international applicants)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and research/teaching statement (via the 'Apply' button above). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.