Job Description
About VinUniversity
VinUniversity is a private, not-for-profit university established by Vingroup in collaboration with Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to nurture young talents into future leaders who can make a global impact. VinUniversity aims to meet international standards of excellence in research, education, and service.
The Medical Doctor (MD) Program is designed to prepare medical leaders who will improve health outcomes at individual, community, and societal levels. We are seeking committed, qualified, and passionate faculty to join our growing team.
Position Summary
Full-time faculty members in the MD Program will be responsible for teaching, research, clinical supervision, and service. Faculty members will contribute to the academic development and accreditation of the nursing program and play an active role in shaping the future of medical education in Vietnam.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning:
- Deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions in Biochemistry and related subjects within your area of expertise for medical students.
- Develop and update course materials, including syllabi, assessments, and practical exercises.
- Employ interactive, student-centered teaching methods to enhance learning and clinical application.
- Provide academic guidance and mentoring to students on coursework and career development.
Clinical and Academic Integration:
- Connect biochemical concepts to clinical practice to support integrated medical education.
- Collaborate with other faculty to ensure Biochemistry content is well-aligned within the MD curriculum.
- Maintain professionalism and ethical standards in all teaching activities.
Research and Scholarship:
- Conduct research in Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine, or related biomedical sciences.
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at academic conferences.
- Seek opportunities for research collaboration and funding to support scholarly work.
Service and Leadership:
- Participate in departmental and program committees, contributing to academic planning and decision-making.
- Support curriculum development, evaluation, and accreditation activities.
- Promote Biochemistry education and contribute to community engagement initiatives in health sciences.
Key Selection Criteria
- Education: A Master‘s degree (minimum) or a Doctorate (preferred) in Biochemistry or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
- Professional License: A valid medical practice license/certificate.
- Teaching Experience: Prior experience teaching in a higher education or clinical training setting.
- English Proficiency: Excellent written and spoken English (VinUniversity is an English-medium instruction institution).
- Additional Skills: Strong commitment to innovation in teaching, collaboration, continuous improvement, and student success.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in curriculum development and program accreditation.
- Familiarity with international standards such as WFME or similar.
- Evidence of research publications or funded research projects.
- International teaching or clinical experience is a plus.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.