Affiliations:
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
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.
Lecturer motivation, Community service, Non-teaching and non-research tasks, Academic citizenship, Higher education
https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.04.004
Hao, N. T., & Dung, N. T. T. (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. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.04.004