Deputy Director (Training Faculty) - Army

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a seasoned Course Director to lead the Professional Military Education of mid‑level officers, shaping their preparation for higher command and staff roles within SAF and the Army.

You will design and schedule curricula, supervise Directing Staff, foster academic partnerships, and drive innovations in teaching and assessment, with emphasis on joint operations, cyber and information warfare.

Qualifications

• Education in Defence Studies, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Military History, Public Policy, or related field.
• 20+ years of professional experience.
• Strong competency in campaign planning, joint operations, and emerging domains such as cyber and information warfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and scheduling of course curricula in line with PME standards.
• Direct PME to develop leadership, conceptual, mission and Joint & Service operations competencies.
• Facilitate strategic discussions, wargames, and operational planning exercises.
• Establish student assessment and feedback mechanisms and report on cohort performance.
• Supervise Directing Staff and ensure quality teaching services.
• Lead exchanges with foreign military colleges and local institutions.
• Contribute to development initiatives and curriculum reviews.
• Guide staff development to sharpen instructional methods.

Skills

Leadership

Campaign planning

Joint operations

Information warfare

Cyber security

Instructional design

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Defence Studies

Strategic Studies

International Relations

Military History

Public Policy

Command and Staff Course

Job description

What the role is:

You provide overall leadership for the Professional Military Education (PME) of mid-level officers, preparing them for higher command and staff appointments in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Army. You assume the role of Course Director for the programming and execution of Command and Staff Courses (CSC) and contribute to the college's evolution through academic partnerships and domain research.

What you will be working on:

- Lead the design and scheduling of course curriculum according to PME standards, military doctrine and national policies, and prevailing security and geopolitical landscape- Direct PME to develop students' leadership, conceptual, mission, innovation and Joint & Service operations competencies- Facilitate strategic discussions, war games, and operational planning exercises to enhance participants' understanding and appreciation of campaign design, operational art, and decision-making- Establish and maintain student assessment and feedback mechanisms, and endorse reports on course progress and cohort performance- Exercise supervisory roles over module Principal Directing Staff, ensuring timely coordination and quality teaching services- Lead professional exchanges and initiatives with foreign military colleges and local institutions to strengthen partnerships and sharing of best practices- Contribute to development initiatives, such as enrichment programmes, curriculum reviews, academic innovation, reading and writing habits- Guide Directing Staffs in their professional development to sharpen instructional methods and content deliveryChallenge(s)- Remaining apprised and continuously updating yourself amidst the fast-moving changes in the strategic environment, impacted by hybrid threats, grey zone conflicts, technological disruption and geopolitical dynamics, and translating these developments into meaningful learning outcomes- Managing continuous engagement and collaboration with the relevant SAF/Army stakeholders in operational/training commands, doctrine and policy departments and operational planners

What we are looking for:

- Education in Defence Studies, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Military History, Public Policy or a related field, and graduated from a credible command and staff course- At least 20 years of professional relevant experience- Strong competency in leading and performing campaign planning, joint operations and emerging domains such as cyber and information warfare- Experience in developing and delivering courses, adult learning methodologies, instructional design and outcome-based education- Skills in coaching and mentoring of Directing Staff and mid-level officers- Ability to engage key stakeholders, including mid-level officers- Strong written and verbal communication skillsOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.