Volume 13, Issue 4 (April 2026), Pages: 35-44

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 Original Research Paper

Lecturer motivation in community service and other academic service activities at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City

 Author(s): 

Nguyen Thi Hao ¹, Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung ^2, *

 Affiliation(s):

¹Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
²Faculty of Education, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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 * Corresponding Author. 

   Corresponding author's ORCID profile:  https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6551-2758

 Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.04.004

 Abstract

This study investigates the current level of motivation among lecturers to engage in community service and other academic duties beyond teaching and research. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining a questionnaire survey with in-depth interviews conducted at six member universities of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM). The results show that lecturers generally reported a relatively high level of motivation for these activities, although the level of motivation varied across different types of tasks. The study also found significant differences in motivation among lecturers with different academic ranks and educational qualifications, particularly regarding their willingness to perform service-related responsibilities. These findings provide practical evidence that can assist VNUHCM leaders in developing targeted policies to improve lecturer motivation and increase participation in community service and other important institutional duties.

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 Keywords

Lecturer motivation, Community service, Non-teaching and non-research tasks, Academic citizenship, Higher education

 Article history

Received 16 November 2025, Received in revised form 11 March 2026, Accepted 28 March 2026

 Acknowledgment

This research was supported by Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) under grant number “C2022-18b-12.” 

 Compliance with ethical standards

 Ethical considerations:

This study was conducted under the oversight of the Ethics Review Board (ERB) of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University–Ho Chi Minh City (USSH, VNU-HCM). In accordance with institutional guidelines (Document No. 906/QĐ-XHNV-TCCB), the requirement for full ethical review was waived due to the study’s minimal risk and use of anonymized, non-sensitive data. Participants were fully informed about the study and provided written informed consent, and confidentiality and anonymity were strictly maintained. 

 Citation:

Hao NT and Dung NTT (2026). Lecturer motivation in community service and other academic service activities at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 13(4): 35-44

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