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Lectures Schedule - 2015
 
Unless otherwise noted, all lectures take place Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in Room B11.208 (next to the School Office), Campus One.

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La Trobe University is offering academic excellence scholarships (AES). Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. They must also have scored 85% or equivalent in their previous degree/award, and meet English language and academic entry requirements. These scholarships, worth between $10,000 and $20,000, are paid across a maximum of two semesters (or 12 months). The application deadlines for Semester 1, 2016 are: 11 September (round 1); 13 November ( round 2) and 8 January (round 3).

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered by the La Trobe University.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs at La Trobe University.

Scholarship Provider: La Trobe University, Australia

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. They must also have scored 85% or equivalent in their previous degree/award, and meet English language and academic entry requirements. They are not eligible if they are starting a Higher Degree by Research, exchange program, Study Abroad program, ELICOS and Foundation Studies program, or Diploma course.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students other than Australia or New Zealand can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) cover tuition fees for high-achieving international students accepted into undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. Worth between $10,000 and $20,000, these scholarships are paid across a maximum of two semesters (or 12 months). If you receive this scholarship, you still need to pay for any difference in fees for your first two semesters, fees for the rest of your course, and your Overseas Student Health Cover. To continue receiving your scholarship into your second semester, you must maintain a C grade average.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for a maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months). To continue receiving your scholarship into your second semester, you must maintain a C grade average.

What does it cover? Scholarships are worth between $10,000 and $20,000.

Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on academic excellence.

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via email. Applicants must have received an offer of study at university.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines for Semester 1, 2016 are: 11 September (round 1); 13 November (round 2) and 8 January (round 3). Follow the link below to apply:

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE NOW CLOSED

THE TVU SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES is committed to teaching languages, literatures, and cultures. In today’s globalised society, the School advances foreign language proficiency and multi-cultural and international understanding, and plays a pivotal role in providing students with communication skills in languages and knowledge of literatures and cultures essential for them to function effectively in whatever their fields of professional expertise. Currently, we offer instruction in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and French with a major in English.
 
We are seeking to appoint two full-time Lecturers to teach French during the 2015-2016 academic year, beginning in early September 2015.

Requirements:
•    BA, (MA prefered) in French, linguistics, or other relevant fields
•    Native or near native fluency in French
•    Good command of English

Duties:
•    Teach and design courses in French at beginner level;
•    Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching;
•    16-hour (maximum) per week teaching schedule.

Benefits/Compensation:

We offer the lecturer:

•    A monthly salary in accordance with the University’s policy. The salary offers you to live the lifestyle of a typical lecturer in the Mekong Delta region.
•    Fully furnished on-campus apartments that include all basic utilities. All of our on-campus guest rooms offer comfort, convenience, free wi-fi, and 24/7 security.
•    A bicycle for personal use during the contract term.
•    Airport pick-up.
•    Work permit. The work permit will be valid for the duration of the employment contract and can be renewed.
•    Medical insurance is covered.
•    Enjoy all the Vietnamese official holidays with pay.

Letters of application, current curriculum vitae, and at least one letter of reference should be submitted to the Search Committee at fl@tvu.edu.vn or hodactuc@tvu.edu.vn.

Review of applications will begin in March 2015, and continue until the positions are filled.
 
Applicants must be available to start work in early September 2015.

If you have any specific queries in relation to the position, please contact Dr Nguyen Thi Phuong Nam, Dean of the School of Foreign Languages by email: phuongnamtvu@gmail.com, or Dr Ho-Dac Tuc, Deputy Dean, on +84 (0)918 007 347 or by email: hodactuc@tvu.edu.vn.

For further information please contact Ms Nguyen Thi My Hanh, Office Manager on (+84) 74 3 855 246 (ext. 108), or email: fl@tvu.edu.vn.

THE TVU SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES is committed to teaching languages, literatures, and cultures. In today’s globalised society, the School advances foreign language proficiency and multi-cultural and international understanding, and plays a pivotal role in providing students with communication skills in languages and knowledge of literatures and cultures essential for them to function effectively in whatever their field of professional expertise.

Currently, we offer instruction in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and French with a major in English.

We are seeking applications for two Full-Time Lecturers in French.

M.A. or equivalent preferred. Previous experience teaching French desirable. Letters of application, current curriculum vitae, and one letter of reference should be submitted to the Search Committee at fl@tvu.edu.vn or hodactuc@tvu.edu.vn. Non-Vietnamese citizens are encouraged to apply. Salary packaging shall be in accordance with the University's policy.

Review of applications will begin in March 2015, and continue until the positions are filled.

For further information regarding the position please contact Ms Nguyen Thi My Hanh, School Office Manager on (+84) 74 3 855 246 (ext. 108)