Data Science Instructor (SG-based)

Skills U; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills U is seeking a Data Science Instructor in Singapore to lead the delivery of a Data Science and AI program. The role involves developing engaging learning experiences and providing support to students. Candidates should possess extensive instructional experience, strong expertise in data science topics such as machine learning and SQL, and a passion for guiding learners in their educational journeys. This position emphasizes collaboration within a global team and the cultivation of student success.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an instructor.
• Solid understanding of web development technologies.
• Real-world experience in data science.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver an exceptional student learning experience.
• Develop written materials and content for the course.
• Help maintain and update the syllabus and curriculum.
• Provide video and chat support for students.
• Give constructive feedback and coaching to students.
• Source and create projects and assignments for students.
• Contribute to the global Skills Union community.

Skills

Programming

Statistics

Data wrangling

Machine learning

Data visualization

SQL

Data storytelling

Big data technologies

Cloud computing

Deep learning

Python

R

Jupyter

Tableau

Power BI

TensorFlow

Apache Spark

Hadoop

Git

Job description

Data Science Instructor (SG-based) at Skills U

About Skills Union

Skills Union is a leading digital learning company focused on preparing students for careers in the digital economy. We work directly with universities and employers to design and deliver programs that focus on the most sought-after digital skills, including coding, UX, data science and digital marketing, as well as soft skills and leadership.

Our mission is to unlock human potential by providing highly engaging learning programs that equip our students with the right skills, tools and mindset to help them succeed in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. We believe that education can be a powerful force for good, and want to help students from every background to realise their full potential.

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Data Science instructor to join our global team, to lead the delivery of a Data Science and AI program to our learners.

You are naturally outgoing, well-organised, and a self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what to do. You are highly empathetic, and feel comfortable coaching and inspiring our students and fellow team members. You will be joining a global team of instructors, program managers, career coaches and community managers.

You should have a solid understanding of web development technologies, and extensive experience as an instructor. You have a deep passion for learning with significant real-world experience. Educational experience is a bonus, especially within bootcamps, as is a technical background and knowledge of software engineering.

Your role will be to deliver the bootcamp program curriculum through live online sessions and workshops, providing learning and development to our learners throughout the program, and to help them succeed in their careers.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and deliver an exceptional student learning experience, using an active, project-based learning approach, using the curriculum materials provided.
• To develop and supplement written materials and content as needed, to ensure that our students have the skills, tools and knowledge they need for their first job on completion of the course.
• Help to maintain, refine and update the student syllabus and curriculum, including learning materials, projects and assignments, assessments and communication channels.
• Provide on-demand video and chat support for students as they move through the program assignments.
• To provide compassionate, constructive feedback to students, as well as coaching and inspiring students to help them reach their full potential.
• To source and / or create projects and assignments for our students, and to create suitable assessments and grading rubrics where necessary to ensure our students are adequately assessed.
• Actively contribute to our growing global community, and work with all or the other members of the global Skills Union team to ensure the success of our students.

Skills and Attributes we are looking for:

• You are the person that your colleagues naturally gravitate to when they are looking for guidance.
• You are a confident team leader with problem-solving, communication and analytical thinking skills.
• You are proactive, autonomous and resourceful.
• Fluency in most of the following topics: Programming, statistics, data wrangling, machine learning, data visualization, SQL, data storytelling, big data technologies, cloud computing, deep learning, and Python, R, SQL, Jupyter, Tableau, Power BI, TensorFlow, Apache Spark, Hadoop, Git.
• Above all you have a great attitude, a passion for working with people, and a deep love for what you do.

Skills Union is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from all backgrounds.