VNU350 Program 2026: USSH Recruits 22 Top Scientists and Experts
To attract and develop a high-quality scientific workforce for teaching and research, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City has announced a recruitment call for outstanding young scientists and leading experts to work within its system under the VNU350 Program – 2026. Accordingly, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City plans to recruit 22 lecturers across various fields in the social sciences and humanities. The initiative aims to strengthen and expand its academic and research staff to meet the University’s development needs in the new phase.
Specifically, the recruitment positions include: German Studies (01 position), Religious Studies (01), Education (01), Psychology (02), Linguistics (02), Asian Studies (01), Korean Studies (01), History (01), Philosophy (02), Journalism and Communication (02), Natural Resources and Environmental Management (01), Tourism (01), Educational Psychology (02), Education Management (01), Cultural Studies (02), and Human Resource Management (01). These positions are intended for candidates with strong academic qualifications, the ability to conduct independent research and teaching, and a long-term academic development orientation within the University and the Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City system.
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Position Title & Code |
Quota |
Job Description |
Competency Framework & Other Requirements |
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Lecturer in German Studies (Code: XHNV-01) |
1 |
- Lead the development and implementation of undergraduate training programs (German Studies). - Lead research projects at various levels. - Publish internationally. - Participate in international cooperation and scientific research activities. - Perform teaching duties as assigned by the Faculty. |
Doctoral degree or higher |
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Lecturer in Religious Studies (Code: XHNV-02) |
1 |
- Lead the development and implementation of undergraduate training programs (Religious Studies). - Lead research projects at various levels. - Publish internationally. - Participate in international cooperation and scientific research activities. - Perform teaching duties as assigned by the Faculty. |
Doctoral degree or higher |
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Lecturer in Education (Code: XHNV-03) |
1 |
- Lead the implementation of postgraduate training programs (Education). - Lead research projects at various levels. - Publish internationally. - Participate in international cooperation and research activities. - Perform teaching duties as assigned. - Supervise master’s and doctoral students. |
Associate Professor title in Education |
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Lecturer in Psychology (Code: XHNV-04) |
2 |
- Lead the implementation of postgraduate training programs (Psychology). - Lead research projects. - Publish internationally. - Participate in academic collaboration. - Perform teaching duties. - Supervise postgraduate students. |
Doctoral degree or higher |
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Lecturer in Linguistics (Code: XHNV-05) |
2 |
- Lead postgraduate programs (Linguistics, English language teaching methodology). - Lead research projects. - Publish internationally. - Participate in international cooperation. - Perform teaching duties. - Supervise postgraduate students. |
Associate Professor title in Linguistics |
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Lecturer in Asian Studies (Code: XHNV-06) |
1 |
- Lead postgraduate training programs (Asian Studies). - Lead research projects. - Publish internationally. - Participate in academic collaboration. - Perform teaching duties. - Supervise postgraduate students. |
Associate Professor in related fields (Languages, Culture, History, or Area Studies) |
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Lecturer in Korean Studies (Code: XHNV-07) |
1 |
- Lead postgraduate training programs (Korean Studies). - Lead research projects. - Publish internationally. - Participate in academic collaboration. - Perform teaching duties. - Supervise postgraduate students. |
Associate Professor; PhD in Korean language, literature, history, or culture |
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Lecturer in History (Code: XHNV-08) |
1 |
- Lead postgraduate training programs (History).- Lead research projects - Publish internationally. - Participate in academic collaboration. - Perform teaching duties. - Supervise postgraduate students. |
Associate Professor in History |
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Lecturer in Philosophy (Code: XHNV-09) |
2 |
- Lead postgraduate training programs (Philosophy). - Lead research projects. - Publish internationally. - Participate in academic collaboration - Perform teaching duties. - Supervise postgraduate students. |
Associate Professor in Philosophy |
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Lecturer in Journalism and Communication (Code: XHNV-10) |
2 |
- Lead undergraduate and postgraduate programs (Journalism, Communication). - Lead research projects. - Publish internationally. - Participate in academic collaboration. - Perform teaching duties. - Supervise postgraduate students. |
PhD in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, IT, Business Administration, or Marketing Communication |
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Lecturer in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (Code: XHNV-11) |
1 |
- Lead postgraduate training programs (Natural Resources and Environmental Management). - Lead research projects. - Publish internationally. - Participate in academic collaboration. - Perform teaching duties. - Supervise postgraduate students. |
Associate Professor in Earth Sciences |
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Lecturer in Tourism (Code: XHNV-12) |
1 |
- Lead undergraduate training programs (Tourism). - Lead research projects. - Publish internationally. - Participate in academic collaboration. - Perform teaching duties. |
Doctoral degree or higher |
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Lecturer in Educational Psychology (Code: XHNV-13) |
2 |
- Lead undergraduate and postgraduate programs - Lead research projects - Publish internationally - Participate in academic collaboration - Perform teaching duties |
PhD in Psychology, Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling, or Education |
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Lecturer in Education Management (Code: XHNV-14) |
1 |
- Lead undergraduate and postgraduate programs - Lead research projects - Publish internationally - Participate in academic collaboration - Perform teaching duties |
PhD or higher; preference for overseas-trained candidates in Education or Education Management |
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Lecturer in Cultural Studies (Code: XHNV-15) |
2 |
- Lead postgraduate programs (Cultural Studies, Cultural Industry, Heritage Economics) - Lead research projects - Publish internationally - Participate in academic collaboration - Perform teaching duties |
PhD in Cultural Studies or related fields |
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Lecturer in Human Resource Management (Code: XHNV-16) |
1 |
- Lead development and implementation of undergraduate programs (Human Resource Management) - Lead or participate in research projects - Publish domestically and internationally - Participate in academic collaboration - Perform teaching duties |
PhD in Human Resource Management |
1. General requirements and criteria
Applicants for the VNU350 Program – 2026 must meet the general requirements set by Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, including strong political and ethical qualities, as well as sufficient health to undertake teaching and research duties.
Candidates are required to possess qualifications relevant to the applied position; demonstrate research capability and the ability to publish scientific work domestically and internationally; and be capable of participating in curriculum development, teaching, supervising master’s and doctoral students, and engaging in academic collaboration both domestically and internationally as required by the recruiting unit.
2. Specific requirements and criteria
Depending on each position, candidates must meet corresponding professional standards as outlined in the official recruitment announcement of Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City. Most positions require a doctoral degree in a relevant field, while some positions require the academic title of Associate Professor in the respective discipline.
Applicants should demonstrate research competence through scientific publications, the ability to lead or participate in research projects at various levels, and the capacity to contribute to curriculum development, teaching, and supervision of graduate students in their field of expertise.
3. Attraction policies of Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City
Successful candidates under the VNU350 Program will work in a dynamic academic environment within the Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City system, with opportunities to engage in scientific research, teaching, and academic collaboration at both national and international levels.
The University also offers policies to support research development, including assistance in building and developing research groups, access to scientific and technological resources, and participation in research programs and projects within the system.
4. Attraction policies of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities
In addition to the general policies of Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities provides further support and incentives to create favorable conditions for recruited scientists.
Specifically, successful candidates will work in a professional academic environment, with opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and international collaboration. They will also receive salaries, allowances, and support policies in accordance with regulations of the State, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, and the University.
5. Application guidelines
Applicants interested in positions under the VNU350 Program – 2026 at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, are required to prepare application documents in accordance with the University’s regulations and submit their applications following the instructions in the official announcement.
Applications must be submitted online via the VNU350 Program system at: https://vnu350.vnuhcm.edu.vn
After completing the online submission, candidates may be required to provide hard-copy documents as requested by the recruiting unit during the selection process.
Detailed information on requirements, criteria, recruitment procedures, and attraction policies can be found in the official announcement on recruiting outstanding young scientists and leading experts to work at Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU350 Program – 2026), attached to this article.
