Lecturer (Poly Foundation Prog) - School of Life Skills & Communication - Singapur, Singapore - careers@gov

Description

[What the role is]

Ranked top 50 most attractive employers in Singapore - 'The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2023'.

The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. He/she must possess a passion for working with youths and adult learners. There will be opportunities to develop curriculum skills with a focus on English Language and National Education/Service Learning and hone administrative skills related to teaching and driving School/Institutional strategic initiatives will be an important part of the job too. Successful candidates will be expected to be resourceful and innovative with initiative and good communication skills.

[ What you will be working on]

The appointee must be competent to teach skills in the Common Core Curriculum ( ) and Poly Foundation Programme of the School that include:

Active and Effective Citizenry

Critical Thinking

Data Storytelling

Digital Communication and Collaboration

Effective Interpersonal Communication

Emotional and Cultural Intelligence

Foundation Language and Communication Skills

Personal Branding

Persuasive Communication (written and oral)

Conduct lessons, create teaching and assessment materials, and facilitate learning for both Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education & Training (CET) students (youths and adult learners)

Develop and maintain new/existing teaching curriculum and ensure industry relevancy

Work with external partners and SP schools/departments to coordinate and deliver modules effectively

Help craft and run unique institutional programmes and initiatives

Assist module teams to support the module teaching staff in delivering lessons and carry out other module-related matters effectively

Assist in the School's industry partnership efforts

[ What we are looking for]

Passionate about education and possess strong interest in teaching and mentoring both youths and adult learners

Self-driven, independent and possess readiness to work as a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment

People-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, written and communication skills

Enjoy new challenges and executing projects

Relevant qualification in the field of English Language/Applied Linguistics/Mass Communication/Communication Studies/Arts and Social Sciences

Candidates who possess experience in teaching at tertiary level or corporate training will have an added advantage

Proficient in the use of digital tools for teaching and social media would be desirable

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.
Closing date: 5 November 2023
If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.