Attracting 100 visiting professors

Dr. Le Thi Anh Tram, Head of the Personnel Organization Department - Ho Chi Minh City National University, said that visiting professors will be appointed by the Director of Ho Chi Minh City National University. They work on a part-time basis, teaching and researching in person or online.

Ho Chi Minh City National University aims to appoint 100 visiting professors in the 2025-2030 period. In 2025 and 2026 alone, 50 people will be invited and appointed.

Individuals invited to participate in the program will be professors, associate professors, experts, and scientists with outstanding achievements working at universities and research institutes; with at least 10 years of teaching or research experience if only having a doctorate degree.

Appointed candidates must have outstanding achievements in teaching, research and technology transfer demonstrated through international publications, patents and technology products.

The program prioritizes the fields of biotechnology, biomedicine, chip - semiconductor, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, material technology, new energy, new logistics, international finance, climate change and sustainable development, history, Vietnamese culture...

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Visiting professors are appointed by the Director of Ho Chi Minh City National University for a maximum term of 5 years or a minimum term of 1 year and may be renewed.

“We “invite” but not recruit. When we “invite”, the conditions, standards and policies will be different from recruitment” - Mr. Vu Hai Quan, Director of Ho Chi Minh City National University said.

Vu Hai Quan
Mr. Vu Hai Quan, Director of Ho Chi Minh City National University. Photo: VNUHCM

Visiting professors will receive competitive remuneration, travel and accommodation support. In addition, they will have access to modern facilities, laboratories and research resources at member schools of VNU-HCM.

According to the regulations of Ho Chi Minh City National University, each visiting professor must spend at least 10 days working directly per year. They must proactively plan, participate in teaching directly or online, and be ready to organize scientific seminars, guide graduate students, support the development of international cooperation proposals, and support the building of strong research groups.

According to Mr. Quan, the appointment of 100 visiting professors is not only aimed at improving the quality of teaching but also contributing to promoting scientific research and innovation at Ho Chi Minh City National University. The visiting professors are expected to contribute, build and improve the talent training program, impart experience, update knowledge and the latest technology trends for students. They will also participate in creative start-up activities, supporting students and lecturers in developing highly practical start-up ideas and projects.

VNU-HCM will accept applications from March 2025 and organize a review board based on criteria of capacity and scientific achievements. Qualified candidates will undergo a direct or online interview before being officially appointed.

For professors with special achievements, recommended by a prestigious scientist of Ho Chi Minh City National University, the review board will propose that the university director consider, decide to invite and appoint without having to go through the appointment process.

The youngest female associate professor in Mathematics from Binh Dinh, studied for a master's and doctorate in just 4 years. Lecturer Tran Minh Phuong is the youngest female associate professor in Mathematics this year, currently working at Ton Duc Thang University. In just 4 years, Ms. Phuong has obtained a master's and doctorate in France.
Dozens of PhDs graduated from the world's top schools and returned home, including famous 9X.

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7 PhDs graduated from the world's top universities and returned to work in Vietnam

7 PhDs graduated from the world's top universities and returned to work in Vietnam

Speaking to VietNamNet, Mr. Vu Hai Quan, Director of Ho Chi Minh City National University, said that in 2024, there will be 7 PhDs, graduated from the world's leading universities, working at this unit. These are schools in the world's top 100 according to QS World Rankings.