The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Automation Technology. Candidates must hold a PhD in this field or a closely related field and have a strong background in research. Relevant international experience is of advantage. The successful candidate will become part of an international network of universities and research institutes.
Teaching Responsibilities
In the role of a lecturer, the successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the Mechatronics & Sensor Systems Technology (MST) program and undergraduate courses in the Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) program. The expected workload for the in-class lecture conduction is 08 academic hours per week, totaling 240 academic hours per year (1 academic hour equals to 45 minutes).
Teaching should reflect current research methods and results, and comprises lectures on the following modules:
Automation (MST);
Industrial Automation (ECE);
Drives in Automation (ECE);
Smart Systems in Automation (ECE).
The named courses are subject to change upon realistic needs of the programs and joint agreement between the lecturer, relevant Academic Coordinators, and Dean/Vice Dean in charge of teaching. Courses may require conducting relevant laboratory activities and/or advising student projects.
The holder of this job is also responsible for supervising bachelor's and master's theses and mentoring PhD students.
Research Responsibilities
As a faculty member of a research-oriented university, the successful candidate is expected to significantly contribute to the scientific profile of VGU through innovation. This includes and is not limited to comprehensive activities in basic research as well as applied research in the fields of control engineering and automation, with in-depth knowledge and experience of programming on intelligent digital control and information processing/transmission. The ability to apply and generate externally funded research projects is highly desirable.
Administrative responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the ECE program by participating in administrative, marketing and other public activities of the program in consultation with the Academic Coordinator of the study program and the German partner university, namely Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (FRAUAS). She or he is also expected to contribute actively to the academic self-administration of the Faculty of Engineering and university by being willing to stand for election to the Faculty Council, Academic Senate and/or other bodies.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Automation Technology or a closely related field, preferably from a well-known international university. A current title of Professor will be a plus, as experience and understanding of the German higher education system and methodology. Other requirements include:
An outstanding academic record with a focus on Robotics & Autonomous Systems or other areas closely related to it
Proven expertise in intelligent digital control and information processing/transmission
Strong track record of successful research activities and publications in international and peer-reviewed journals in the related area
Proven teaching experience with strong self-motivation combined with a passion for teaching and research
Experience in industry is of advantage
Proven excellent English proficiency:
Candidates who are from non-native English-speaking countries should include one of the following valid English proficiency certificates; IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 548(PBT), TOEFL 84 (iBT), TOEFL 212 (CBT), CEFR level B2 or Aptis level C1 at the time of application submission. Alternatively, candidates who do not hold a valid English proficiency certificate at the submission time need to be internally assessed at VGU to meet the criterion stated above.
The successful candidate will become part of a professional and interdisciplinary group of faculty and have access to state-of-the-art laboratories. 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.
VGU lecturers enjoy a rich cultural experience and a dynamic teaching environment through interactions with inquisitive and quality students.
Your application should include:
Form for basic information.
A cover letter stating your interest in joining VGU
Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications)
Scans of university degrees, university transcripts and other relevant certificates
Scans of language certificates (if available, highly appreciated)
References illustrating your professional and academic career, including contact details of references (if available, highly appreciated)
Evaluation results for teaching (if available)
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by VGU's international Application Review Team.