Nguyen Tuan Anh, the dean with whom I've worked, dreams mightily. He is working hard to achieve a modicum of academic excellence. Within the last year, he's launched the International School, granting bachelors’ and masters’ degrees in three core areas--economics, life sciences, and social sciences. Social sciences include programs in international relations, public administration, and education management.
The projected program is modest in size (1200 undergraduate and 300 graduate students in a university whose aggregate student population is approximately 90,000), and its curriculum is delivered in English and Chinese. All in all, a rather brazen vision for a university serving sixteen rural provinces just north of Hanoi. What is even more startling is that this bold program that began with a mere 80 undergraduates in September 2011 will enroll 400 students in 2012. Its growth rate is remarkable, and it underscores both the appeal of English language education in Viet Nam and the incredible need for native English speakers to deliver the school's curriculum.
One won't get rich in Viet Nam, but one will find oneself immeasurably enriched. Good teachers with advanced degrees who can commit to a quarter, a semester, or a year of service should contact me. I would be delighted to put you in contact with the Dean.
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