Curriculum & Programme Development

• Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of programme curricula in response to industry developments and quality assurance requirements.
• Help maintain and develop industry standard facilities, equipment, and workflows in alignment with the needs of both the Film & Media Production and Professional Communications programmes.
• Participate in programme committees, external examiner processes, and academic review activities.

Research, Professional Practice & Scholarship

• Maintain and develop active professional practice and/or applied research profile relevant to the field.
• Stay current with developments in the screen industries including evolving VFX workflows, virtual production, and shifts in the commercial production landscape.
• Contribute to the professional reputation of the programme through industry engagement, project work, or other scholarly and creative activities.
• Conduct individual research or work on collaborative research projects.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
• Make presentations at conferences and other similar events.

Wider Institutional Contribution

• Participate actively in departmental and institutional meetings, working groups, and committees.
• Support student recruitment activities, including open days, auditions, and portfolio reviews.
• Act as a personal tutor for a cohort of students, supporting their academic and professional development.
• Contribute to the internationalisation agenda of BUV and support the development of industry partnerships and placement opportunities.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Programme Leader or Head of School.

Pastoral Care

• Be responsible for pastoral care of students within a specified area.
• Act as personal tutor, giving first-line support and mentoring to students.
• Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances.
• Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support.
• Refer students as appropriate to services providing further support.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Film Production, Cinematography, Media Production, or a closely related discipline from an internationally recognized institution – Essential
• PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline – Desirable
• Higher Education teaching qualification (e.g., PGCHE, PGCertHE, or equivalent) – Desirable
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or international equivalent – Desirable

Professional Experience — Essential

• A demonstrable professional track record as a Director of Photography (DP) or Cinematographer, evidenced by a showreel and production credits across at least two of the following contexts: narrative fiction, documentary, TVC/commercial, or VFX-integrated production.
• Technical mastery of professional camera systems, lenses, filters, and exposure; lighting design etc. for both dramatic and commercial work; and the visual language of cinematography as it serves story.
• Practical, on set experience with VFX-integrated cinematography workflows including designing and executing photography for visual effects post production pipelines.
• Professional experience in TVC, commercial, or branded content production.

Professional Experience — Desirable

• Post-production knowledge relevant to the cinematographer’s role: colour grading, DIT workflows, LUT design and management, and dailies pipelines.
• Familiarity with local media production landscape.
• Existing industry networks that could benefit student placement or collaboration opportunities.
• Professional experience as a screen director, particularly in narrative fiction, documentary, TVC, commercial or branded content.
• Experience directing actors and translating performance intentions into blocking, coverage and visual strategies.

Teaching & Academic

• Experience teaching or training in a higher education, further education, or professional development environment where instruction is delivered entirely in English is highly desirable.
• Ability to design and deliver practical production modules that integrate industry practice with academic rigour.
• Contribute to the teaching of directing for screen, including working with actors, scene analysis, rehearsal, blocking, coverage and communication between directors, performers and camera departments.
• Help students understand the creative relationship between directing and cinematography, particularly how performance, staging, lens choice, camera movement, lighting and coverage work together to shape a scene.
• Experience supervising student productions or creative projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of up-to-date delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.

Skills & Attributes

• High level of English proficiency (verbal and written) – Essential. All teaching, assessment, and programme administration at BUV is conducted entirely in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary academic team.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and student wellbeing.
• Clean police record

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package (plus benefits) depending on qualifications/experience;
• Salary will be aligned with appointment level and qualifications.
  • Lecturer Track (PhD): USD 65,000 – USD 125,000 per annum
  • Teaching Track (MA): USD 50,000 – USD 100,000 per annum
• 13th month Tet bonus (for local candidates);
• Annual cost of living adjustment;
• Annual salary increases and bonuses based on performance;
• Recognition & awards programmes;
• 20 days annual leave, plus Xmas closure, public holidays and 5 days paid sick leave;
• Healthcare plan (Private accident, medical, and dental insurance, including annual health checks);
• Education support for staff, spouse and children;
• 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;
• Transportation support;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Various staff events throughout the year (outings, year-end party, sports activities and other events);
• Onsite fitness and sports centre;
• Opportunity to work within a professional and multicultural environment.