[Recruitment announcement] Urban Design Lecturer

Overview

The Institute of Smart City and Management (ISCM) is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Smart Architecture & Urban Design to strengthen ISCM’s academic and research capacity in architecture, urban design, and smart–sustainable spatial development.

This position will contribute to UEH’s strategic vision of becoming a University City Innovation Hub, and will participate in Smart Hub initiatives, Living Lab development, spatial design for innovation ecosystems, and net-zero urban transformation projects.

Qualifications and Skills

PhD (preferred) or a foreign Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Architecture

• Urban Design

• Urban Planning

• Landscape Architecture

• Sustainable Architecture

• Smart City Design / Urban Informatics

• Environmental Design / Green Building Design

• Digital Architecture / Computational Design

• Geodesign / Spatial Analytics

Related Disciplines (accepted if research/experience is relevant):

• Civil Engineering (Urban Focus)

• Industrial Design (Smart Urban Products)

• Geography / GIS / Geomatics

• Data Science for Urban Design

Note: If graduated with a Master’s degree from an overseas institution, the applicant must provide a strong research portfolio and have at least 3 years of practical design experience.

Competencies & Skills

• Ability to teach in English.

• Strong portfolio including teaching materials, studios, research, or real-world projects.

• Creative, innovative, and sustainability-oriented mindset; willingness to co-create with communities and industry partners.

• Proficiency with relevant tools: AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Rhino/Grasshopper, QGIS, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, energy simulation tools, or urban data analytics platforms.

• English proficiency: IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Deliver architectural and urban design studios, smart urban design, sustainable urban form, and digital design courses.

• Develop teaching materials and learning modules integrating AI, BIM, digital twin, VR/AR, and other digital design technologies.

Research & Publications

• Conduct research in alignment with ISCM’s strategic directions: Smart City, Urban Design, Planning Innovation, Sustainability, and Human-Centric Development.

• Publish in reputable journals and contribute to academic conferences.

• Participate in research proposals, institutional projects, and interdisciplinary innovation activities.

Projects – Consultancy 

• Conduct research in smart city design, urban analytics, green architecture, climate-responsive design, and urban innovation labs.

• Propose and implement Living Lab initiatives across UEH campuses and urban experimental sites.

Student Supervision & Academic Support

• Supervise design studios, capstone projects, and student research.

• Organize workshops, international studios, Design Sprints, and Urban Innovation Lab activities.

Salary and Benefits

For detailed information on salary and benefits, please refer to the provided link.

Application Instructions

Please send the following documents to iscm@ueh.edu.vn:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

• Research Statement

• Copies of relevant qualifications