British University Vietnam
Dean (Higher Education)
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Dean (Higher Education)
British University Vietnam (BUV) invites applications for the position of Dean (Higher Education), a senior academic leader responsible for the strategic, academic, and operational leadership of all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the University.
Gross Salary will be aligned with appointment level and qualifications: starting from USD 10,000 per month.
BRITISH UNIVERSITY VIETNAM
British University Vietnam (BUV) is the first and only international university in Vietnam to directly award British degrees from the prestigious University of London and other UK universities. BUV is rated a 5 Star university of excellence by the world recognised QS accreditor and is also recognised with a University-wide accreditation from the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). BUV has three main brand drivers:
Offering accredited British and international higher education and training in Vietnam. Providing 5-star university campuses, learning spaces, and services. Including a Personal and Social Growth (PSG) Program that prepares students for the future of life and work.
Established in 2009, BUV provides teaching for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Employability rates for students are exceptionally high with 100% of graduates from BUV either employed or continuing higher education within 3 months after graduation. Students study at BUV’s award winning campus in the Ecopark township near Hanoi. With its state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities and an iconic design, BUV is recognised as one of the best educational environments in Southeast Asia.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Dean (Higher Education) is accountable for providing overall strategic, academic, and operational leadership for undergraduate and postgraduate education across the University. The Dean directly leads the four Heads of School and oversees the core academic support functions, ensuring alignment and cohesion across all academic units.
The Dean will play a central role in positioning British University Vietnam (BUV) as a university of excellence in Vietnam, within a UK-aligned transnational education framework. As a senior academic leader with strong international standing, the Dean will drive the University’s academic mission, ensuring coherence and alignment across:
teaching and learning research and scholarship academic planning and portfolio development academic governance and quality assurance resource allocation and academic workforce planning
The role requires maintaining high academic standards aligned with UK partner expectations and local regulatory requirements, fostering a vibrant culture of research and scholarship, and promoting innovation in teaching and learning.
The Dean is expected to be research active and to lead the development of a high-performing, collaborative academic community, supporting both research-focused and teaching-focused career pathways.
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Provide strategic leadership and serve on the Senior Leadership Team and Vice‑Chancellor’s Executive, contributing to institutional strategy, academic planning, and major initiatives. Lead the development and growth of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, ensuring alignment with UK partner standards and market needs. Oversee Higher Education operations, including academic quality, teaching excellence, and student experience. Drive a strong research and scholarship culture, including postgraduate education and industry‑engaged research. Build and maintain strategic external partnerships with universities, accreditation bodies, and industry. Ensure effective academic governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning to ensure sustainability. Lead and develop a high‑performing, inclusive academic community, supporting talent development and succession planning.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
Currently employed as a Professor or Associate Professor (Level E or D) at a recognised and/or ranked university or higher education institution. A PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline. At least 3-5 years’ experience as a Dean (or equivalent) at a recognized university or higher education institution. Demonstrated success in leading an academic organisational unit, particularly through periods of growth, change, or transformation. Proven ability to set strategic direction, deliver outcomes, and enhance staff and student performance in a culturally diverse and international environment. Strong strategic leadership capability, with the ability to balance academic quality, growth, and innovation while contributing to institutional strategy, transnational partnerships, and UK-aligned governance frameworks. Proven capability in planning, negotiating, and implementing strategic initiatives aligned with institutional priorities, regulatory frameworks, and available resources. Sound understanding of university systems, including budget management, academic governance, and quality assurance. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and effective relationships with staff, students, senior leaders, and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a complex, multi-stakeholder academic environment, including engagement with governing bodies, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams. Proven track record of building and leveraging international academic and industry networks, particularly within the UK, Asia, or transnational education (TNE) contexts. Established relationships with universities, accreditation bodies, research communities, and industry partners to support programme development, research collaboration, and student employability. Experience in representing an institution at regional and global academic forums, enhancing institutional reputation and partnerships. Ability to expand and activate networks to support student recruitment pipelines, graduate employability, and research funding opportunities.
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Desirable
Senior leadership experience within UK or Australian‑aligned higher education systems. A strong record of research achievement and impact, including publications, research degree supervision, external funding, or applied/industry-focused research aligned with institutional priorities. Demonstrated effectiveness in fostering a culture of scholarly and educational excellence, with a commitment to high-quality, student-centred teaching aligned with international and UK best practice. Experience representing an institution in senior academic, professional, or international forums, enhancing reputation and partnerships.
Note: For international candidates: Original certificates and qualifications must be presented upon arrival in Vietnam, including academic degrees, proof of relevant work experience, and a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check or equivalent police clearance, for work permit processing purposes.
BENEFITS
Highly competitive salary package (plus benefits) for both local and expatriate candidates commensurate with qualifications/experience 13th month Tet bonus (for local candidates) Annual cost of living adjustment and performance-based bonus Recognition & awards programmes 20 days annual leave, public holidays, and 5 days paid sick leave Healthcare plan (private accident, medical, and dental insurance, including annual health checks) Education support for staff, their dependents and immediate relatives Relocation allowance to cover visa/flights/initial days accommodation Support and assistance in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam Various staff events through the year (outings, year-end party, sports activities and other events) Onsite fitness and sports centre Opportunity to work within a professional and multi-cultural environment
ABOUT LIVING AND WORKING AT BUV AND IN VIETNAM
BUV’s working environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVtWifNh0mU Academic staff’s insights – Living in Vietnam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPGjyh8Scsc&t=35s BUV’s Campus expansion plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZvnpq3pdHY&t=88s
ORGANISATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
BUV is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff members. BUV and its staff members must comply with a range of local legal and regulatory requirements, including foreign investment & business, import & export, contracts & commerce, banking, finance & foreign exchange, labour, taxation, land & premises, environment, and immigration. BUV expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.
Appointees are accountable for completing training on these matters and ensuring their knowledge and the knowledge of their staff is up to date.
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