Full-time lecturer in Physics and Mechanics in Mechatronics

The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Physics and Mechanics in Mechatronics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. 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 undergraduate courses in the Mechatronics (MEC) 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:

• Module 1: Physics (60 AHs)
• Module 2: Technical Mechanics A (60 AHs)
• Module 3: Technical Mechanics B (60 AHs)
• Module 4: Design 1 (60 AHs)
• Module 5: Design 2 (60 AHs)
• Module 6: Design 3 (60 AHs)
• Module 7: Bachelor Project (60 AHs)
• Module 8: Student Project (60 AHs)

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 Physics Engineering, Mechanics Engineering. 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 MEC 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 Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg). 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.

Qualification

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics Engineering or Mechanics Engineering, 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 Mechanic applications, especially in design of intensive mechanisms or other areas closely related to it;
• Knowledge in static and dynamic systems;
• Knowledge in electric and thermodynamic systems;
• Knowledge in fluid dynamic systems;
• Knowledge in mechanical design (2D, 3D), mechatronic development projects;
• Knowledge in robotics, automobile and aeronautical systems;
• Knowledge in using artificial intelligence in development of intensive physic systems;
• 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.

Employment benefits

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.

Further information, e.g. regarding the appointment procedure, the competitive salary and research activities can be downloaded here.

Application

To apply please send your application (with the following documents in one PDF max. size: 10 MB) to academicpositions@vgu.edu.vn with subject line "Physics and Mechanics in Mechatronics_[Your Name]"

Your application should include:

• Form for basic information (Please download here, complete this form electronically and submit it together with your application)
• 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.

For further information, please contact:

• Program Academic Director: Prof. Dirk Engel at Dirk.Engel@hawhamburg.de and/or
• Program Academic Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Do Xuan Phu at phu.dx@vgu.edu.vn