{"job":{"jobId":1165,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":1884,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Lecturer in Business Information Systems","description":"\n<p><em>The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking 01 highly qualified full-time lecturer in </em><strong>Business Information Systems</strong><em>. Candidates meeting our requirements will become part of an international network of universities and research institutes. </em></p>\n<p><strong>TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<p>In the role of a lecturer, the successful candidate will teach <em>undergraduate</em> courses and <em>graduate</em> courses in the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Economics and Management. The teaching commitment consists of 08 academic hours per week, totalling 240 academic hours per year (1 academic hour equals to 45 minutes).</p>\n<p>Teaching generally consists of courses including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business Informatics</strong> (At the levels of textbooks such as: Management Information Systems – Managing the Digital Firm by Laudon and Laudon)</li>\n<li><strong>Information Technology</strong> (At the levels of textbooks such as: IT Manager's Handbook: Getting your New Job Done by Bill Holtsnider)</li>\n<li><strong>Business Intelligence</strong> (At the levels of textbooks such as: Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Science: A Managerial Perspective by Ramesh Sharda and Dursun Delen)</li>\n<li><strong>Business Process Management</strong> (At the levels of textbooks such as: Fundamentals of Business Process Management by Marlon Dumas and Marcello La Rosa)</li>\n<li>and other elective courses within the expertise of the candidates, to be decided in consultation with the Faculty.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This position is also responsible for supervising bachelor’s, master’s theses and leading PhD students to doctoral degrees.</p>\n<p>As a faculty member of a research-oriented university, the successful candidate is expected to undertake innovative research in relevant aspects of Business Information Systems. This includes, and is not limited to, comprehensive activities in theoretical research as well as applied research and development.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the development of VGU study programs in coordination with relevant Program Coordinators and with German partner universities.</p>\n<p><strong>The teaching and working language at VGU is English. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Qualification</strong></p>\n<p>Candidates must hold a PhD in Business Economics or Informatics or a closely related field from a well-known international university. A current title of Professor is a plus. Experience and understanding of the German higher education system and methodology is appreciated.</p>\n<p>Mandatory requirements include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven research and teaching record</li>\n<li>Publications (or the potential to publish) in high quality peer-reviewed journals</li>\n<li>Excellent English proficiency</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The followings are desirable:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An outstanding doctorate dissertation</li>\n<li>Strong self-motivation combined with a passion for teaching and research</li>\n<li>Well established research agenda</li>\n<li>Relevant industry experience</li>\n<li>Experience in supervising PhD students</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Employment benefits</strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidate will become part of a professional and interdisciplinary group of faculty. VGU supports its lecturers with attractive start-up endowments for quality research projects. VGU also supports participation in national and international conferences and the publishing of research papers.</p>\n<p>VGU lecturers enjoy a rich cultural experience and a dynamic teaching environment through interactions with inquisitive and quality students.</p>\n<p>VGU offers competitive salary, local medical insurance, and annual leave days with pay.</p>\n<p><strong>Application process</strong></p>\n<p>To apply please send your application (with the following documents in a PDF or MS Word DOC format, max. size: 5 MB) to <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:academicpositions@vgu.edu.vn\" rel=\"no-follow\">academicpositions@vgu.edu.vn</a> with subject line “Business Information Systems_Your Name”</p>\n<p>Your application should include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form for basic information (Please <em>download</em>, complete this form electronically and submit it together with your application)</li>\n<li>A cover letter stating your interest in joining VGU</li>\n<li>Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications)</li>\n<li>Scans of university degrees, university transcripts and other relevant certificates</li>\n<li>Scans of language certificates (if applicable)</li>\n<li>References illustrating your professional and academic career, including contact details of references (if available, highly appreciated)</li>\n<li>Evaluation results for teaching (if available)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by VGU's international Application Review Team.</p>\n<p>For further information, please contact</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Lars Pilz (BA Academic Director) at l<a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:pilz@wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de\" rel=\"no-follow\">pilz@wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de</a>, and</li>\n<li>Dr. VU thi Hong Nhung (Senior Lecturer in Finance) at <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:nhung.vth@vgu.edu.vn\" rel=\"no-follow\">nhung.vth@vgu.edu.vn</a>, or</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Mr. Brian O’Reilly (MBA Academic Coordinator) at <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:brian.oreilly@vgu.edu.vn\" rel=\"no-follow\">brian.oreilly@vgu.edu.vn</a></p>\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Vietnam (VN)","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"1","applyUrl":"","fileUrl1":"","fileUrl2":"","fileUrl3":"","fileUrl4":"","fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Permanent","salary":"","original_id":"UNI|193551","original_domain":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/193551/lecturer-in-business-information-systems/?LinkSource=PremiumListing","original_isPremium":"true","closeType":2,"closedAt":null,"requireEducation":10,"managerTel":"","managerFax":"","managerEmail":"brian.oreilly@vgu.edu.vn","managerName":"VIETNAMESE-GERMAN UNIVERSITY","managerPhone":"","managerAddress":null,"log_hit":5,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"createdAt":"2020-01-20T15:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":null},"organization":{"organizationId":1884,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"Vietnamese-German University","name_en":"Vietnamese-German University","name_alt":",","introduction":"<p>The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is a Vietnamese state university. Founded in 2008, VGU is based on a close cooperation between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the German State Hessen. Within the past years, the project broadened to a German-wide cooperation.</p><p><br>Our goal is to build a research-oriented university of the world standard in Ho-Chi-Minh City. Being a joint effort of Vietnamese and German institutions, we follow the successful German model and standards concerning our academic and administrative structure.</p><p><br>VGU´s strategy is to import excellent German study programs, taken from the strongest engineering areas of Germany and customize them to the needs of Vietnamese higher education. While being in a transitional phase, our study programs are run by German partner universities which ensure their high quality by sending experienced professors from Germany. After successful study students receive a German university degree, providing them with best opportunities on the job market.</p><p><br>Given the mission by the Vietnamese government, VGU aims to become the leading research university in Vietnam and the region. Focusing on High-Tech Engineering and Sustainable Development, we seek to train excellent academics and to provide ample qualification to Vietnamese university lecturers, so they can compete on an international level.</p><p><br>VGU´s profile is unique: German study programs and German degrees provide for an exceptional education of highest standards. That´s why studying at VGU ensures best opportunities on the job-market - we make it possible for students to benefit from excellent study programs and to succeed on an internationally competitive level.</p><p><strong>What VGU Offers You</strong></p><p><br><i>An education of German standard right in Vietnam</i></p><p><br>VGU offers selected Bachelor and Masters programs, taken from the strongest engineering areas of Germany. The study programs are run by our German partner universities who ensure their high-quality training by sending academic teams of experienced professors and experts to lecture at VGU. Students receive an excellent, internationally competitive education of German standards, and thus, are provided with the best opportunities on the job market.</p><p><br><i>German and VGU degrees</i></p><p><br>VGU students receive a German and VGU university degree. The degrees follow German standards and are recognized all over the world.</p><p><br><i>Skills in the strongest engineering areas of Germany</i></p><p><br>VGU´s students gain profound and excellent skills in the strongest engineering areas of Germany. Experienced German professors provide a broad knowledge, students highly benefit from. An education at VGU combines academic excellence and practical knowledge which ensures an outstanding academic training.</p><p><br><i>Excellent English language skills</i></p><p><br>VGU students gain an excellent English proficiency while studying at VGU. Experienced and highly qualified English teachers offer language courses designed to provide students with profound language skills. By participating in VGU´s Foundation Year Bachelor students gain necessary English language skills to successfully study at VGU. English courses are also offered during the study. VGU also offers German language courses to undergraduate students. Due to our international orientation, VGU provides students with excellent language skills necessary for a career on the local and international job market.</p><p><br><i>Attractive tuition fees and scholarships</i></p><p><br>The tuition fees at VGU are very moderate and far below the actual costs of our high-quality study programs. Since the university receives significant financial and in-kind support from German and Vietnamese partners and friends, VGU makes it possible for students to study at an excellent university at low fees. Attractive and generous scholarships for all programs are also offered at VGU.</p><p><br><i>A gateway to Germany</i></p><p><br>Studying at VGU is a gateway to Germany. VGU offers the opportunity to study at German universities for one semester or to continue with postgraduate programs, Master´s or Ph.D., in Germany. Furthermore, students have the possibility to do internships at German companies and multinationals in Vietnam. 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