THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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.

The College of Arts and Sciences at VinUniversity seeks an innovative and dynamic Program Director to lead VinCore, the university’s interdisciplinary core curriculum program required for all undergraduate students. VinCore is fundamental to achieving VinUniversity’s graduate attributes encapsulated in EXCEL—Empathy, eXceptional ability, Creativity, Entrepreneurial spirit, and Leadership mindset. The program constitutes 35 out of the 120 credits of undergraduate education, underscoring its vital role in shaping holistic, forward-thinking graduates.

 The Multimedia Communication Program is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) to support the delivery of Media Production and Advanced Media Production courses.

The TA will support faculty and students in teaching, learning, course administration, practical media production, and Media Lab activities and events. Given the production-focused nature of these courses, the role may also require technical and production support outside scheduled class hours.

Responsibilities:

1. Support Teaching and Student Learning

• Support faculty in preparing and delivering lectures, workshops, practical sessions, and group activities.
• Attend scheduled classes and provide academic and practical support to students.
• Assist students in understanding course concepts, assignments, and production requirements.
• Support students with filming, editing, sound, lighting, and other media production activities.
• Provide practical guidance to individual and group projects throughout the production process.
• Identify students who may require additional academic or technical support.

1. Support Course Administration

• Maintain student attendance and other course records.
• Support the management of course materials, assignments, assessments, and student submissions.
• Assist faculty with Canvas, including course materials, announcements, assignments, and other course information.
• Support gradebook administration and grade records under the direction of the instructor.
• Assist with routine student communication and other course-related administrative tasks.

1. Technical and Production Support

• Prepare, organize, and check cameras, lighting, audio equipment, editing equipment, and other production resources.
• Provide basic technical support and troubleshoot common equipment, software, and production issues.
• Support students in the safe and responsible use of production equipment and facilities.
• Assist faculty with technical preparation and production activities outside scheduled class hours when required.
• Support filming, editing, equipment setup, and other media production activities related to course delivery.
• Maintain and organize production resources and develop simple technical guides or procedures for student use.

1. Equipment and Resource Management

• Maintain basic inventory and usage records for media production equipment and resources.
• Coordinate student access to production equipment and facilities.
• Conduct routine checks of equipment and report technical or safety issues to the relevant teams.
• Support faculty in identifying equipment and resource needs for teaching and student projects.
• Ensure that equipment is properly handled, stored, and maintained.

1. Support Media Lab Activities and Events

• Assist with event setup, including cameras, lighting, audio equipment, presentation systems, and other technical requirements.
• Provide on-site technical and production support during Media Lab events.
• Assist with photography, videography, filming, editing, and other media production activities for Media Lab events when required.
• Coordinate with faculty, students, staff, and external partners to support the smooth delivery of Media Lab activities and events.
• Support other Media Lab projects and activities as assigned by the supervisor.

 Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Multimedia Communication, Media Production, Film, Digital Media, Communication, or a related field.
• English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above.
• Practical experience in video, multimedia, film, photography, or content production is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of cameras, lighting, audio recording, video editing, and production workflows.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow the direction of the course instructor.
• Responsible and careful in handling production equipment and facilities.
• Experience with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems (LMS) is an advantage.