[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