Lecturer - Landscape Management and Design [ITE College East]

ITE Institute of Technical Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Lecturer to inspire and nurture students in the landscape industry. In this role, you will not only teach but also engage in industry projects, ensuring your skills remain current. With a focus on horticulture and arboriculture, you will foster a collaborative learning environment while maintaining strong industry links. This position offers opportunities for career advancement, including potential roles as a Senior Lecturer. If you are a team player with a dedication to education and a passion for the landscape field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant working experience in the landscape industry.
• Good knowledge of current horticulture and arboriculture practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning while nurturing students’ potential.
• Carry out industry projects to stay relevant in the profession.

Skills

Horticulture Practices

Arboriculture Practices

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

[What the role is]
As a Lecturer, your contributions go beyond teaching and facilitating learning. You will play a critical role in recognising and nurturing your students’ potential and their lifelong learning needs.

[What you will be working on]

In addition to your teaching duties, you will carry out industry or consultancy projects to help you remain relevant in your profession and to evolving changes in industry, and maintain strong linkages with industry and schools. You will also have the opportunity to have industry attachments or experience on a regular basis to update your skills, knowledge and practices of your profession.

[What we are looking for]

Candidate must have at least 5 years of relevant working experience in the landscape industry. You should have good knowledge of current horticulture and/or arboriculture practices. You should possess good communication and interpersonal skills and essential MS Office skills. You must be a team player and have a strong passion to nurture and teach. It is necessary for you to have experience in conceptualising and delivering a wide range of landscape services.

Good knowledge and technical hands-on competency in the following area(s) will be an advantage:

• Operate and manage landscape equipment

• Experience in landscape projects

• Technology applications in landscape maintenance

• Proficiency in AutoCAD / Photoshop / Illustrator skills

• Maintenance of landscape areas

Those with good and relevant experience can look forward to Senior Lecturer or equivalent positions, with career development opportunities to leadership positions in the Colleges or Headquarters.

Applicants may check their application status at the end of 8 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.