ASSOCIATE LECTURER - STUDENT & YOUTH CARE SECTOR - HMIS

Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngee Ann Polytechnic is seeking experienced Associate Lecturers to deliver adult CET courses in student and youth care. You will bring professional expertise to classroom learning, connecting theory with real-world practice for working adults and CET learners in student care and related social service settings.

Applicants should hold a relevant degree, have industry experience in student/youth care or related fields, and possess teaching or facilitation experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in a related discipline (Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood, Education, Youth Work, Social Services).
• Experience in teaching, training, or facilitation, preferably with adult learners.
• Experience delivering CET or WSQ programmes is advantageous.
• Strong communication and ability to translate theory into practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate adult CET courses related to student and youth care.
• Facilitate discussions, activities, case studies, simulations and group learning.
• Connect course concepts to current industry practice.
• Share professional experiences and good practices.
• Use learner-centered approaches for adult learners with varying experience.
• Support learners in applying concepts to workplace situations.
• Provide feedback and guidance on learning activities and assessments where applicable.

Skills

Adult education

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Industry experience (youth care)

Education

Relevant degree in Social Work / Psychology / Education

Job description

What the role is:

We are seeking experienced professionals to join us as Associate Lecturers (ALs) to deliver adult Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses related to the student and youth care sector. Our courses are primarily designed for working adults and CET learners who are preparing for, entering, or currently working in student care, youth care and related social service settings. ALs will bring relevant professional expertise into the classroom, facilitate engaging and practice-oriented learning, connect theory to real-world practice, and support learners in developing knowledge and skills that can be applied in their work with children and youths.

What you will be working on:

• Deliver and facilitate adult CET courses related to student and youth care
• Facilitate engaging discussions, activities, case studies, simulations and group learning
• Connect course concepts and frameworks to current industry practice
• Share relevant professional experiences, examples and good practices
• Use practical, learner-centred approaches that support adult learners with different levels of industry experience
• Support learners in applying concepts to workplace and practice-based situations
• Provide feedback and guidance on learning activities and assessments, where applicable

What we are looking for:

• Relevant degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood, Education, Youth Work, Social Services or a related discipline
• Relevant industry experience in student care, youth care, social services, education, early childhood, community work or related fields
• Experience in teaching, training, facilitation or professional development, preferably with adult learners
• Experience delivering or supporting Continuing Education and Training (CET), WSQ or other adult learning programmes is an advantage
• Practical experience working with children, youths, families, schools, student care centres or community organisations
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to translate professional knowledge and industry experience into engaging, practical learning experiences
• ACTA, ACLP or an equivalent adult training qualification is preferred
• A passion for developing working adults and future practitioners in the student and youth care sector

• Student Care Professionals
• Youth Workers
• Social Workers
• Psychologists
• Counsellors
• Educators and Teachers
• Early Childhood Professionals
• Social Service Practitioners
• Community Practitioners
• Experienced Trainers and Adult Educators

This is an opportunity to share your industry knowledge and professional experience with working adults who are developing their capabilities for the student and youth care sector. You will contribute to applied, practice-oriented learning and help learners connect classroom concepts with the realities of working with children, youths, families and communities. If you have strong industry experience, enjoy facilitating adult learning, and are passionate about developing practitioners in student and youth care, we would like to hear from you.

About Ngee Ann Polytechnic

At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full-time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally-recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world. An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career. If you are a self-starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.