Full-time Lecturer (Media & Communications)

PSB Academy Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PSB Academy Pte Ltd invites applications for a 1-year contract role focused on Learning, Teaching, and Assessment. The role requires planning and delivering lessons, maintaining academic standards, and supporting online and blended learning strategies.

The successful candidate will lead as a Module Leader/Programme Leader, work with senior management, and contribute to programme development and partnerships. Evening work may be required to support diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Masters/Degree holder required.
• At least a pass at GCE ‘O’ level or its equivalent in the language medium of the course/module.
• 3–4 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of module and/or programme leadership, development and administration in higher education.
• Evidence of engagement in professional practice and ability to design, deliver and assess modules in specialist areas.
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience with digital technology and emerging educational tech.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate people within a team.
• Ability to work with senior managers and broader stakeholders.
• Forward and outlooking approach to the profession.
• Understanding of the changing education landscape nationally and internationally.
• Ability to work toward goals irrespective of working hours.
• Willing to work evenings when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support to the School in teaching and maintenance of academic standards.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and set assessments for multiple classes and age groups, including overseas colleges if required.
• Administer setting and marking of coursework and examinations.
• Review and ensure quality of examination papers within specialisations.
• Moderate coursework and examination results.
• Conduct objective assessments on examination appeal cases.
• Monitor student progress using formative and summative assessments and provide feedback.
• Ensure programme design aligns with PSB Academy’s academic framework and standards.
• Lead modules and oversee associate lecturers; advise students on performance and opportunities.
• Represent the School in marketing events and engage in scholarly activity as required.
• Undertake information preparation for inspections and quality assurance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Digital technology familiarity

Leadership

Education

Masters/Degree holder

GCE O level or equivalent

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

This is a 1-year contract role, with potential renewal or conversion based on performance and organisational headcount.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Learning, Teaching, and Assessment

• Provide effective support to the School in teaching, including development and maintenance of academic standards.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and set assessment and learning activities to a range of classes (lecturers/tutorials/asynchronous) and age groups of students (including overseas colleges, if required).
• Administer the setting and marking of coursework and examination.
• Review and ensure the quality of examination papers under area(s) of specialisation.
• Manage the moderation of coursework and examination results.
• Conduct objective assessments on examination appeal cases.
• Monitor student progress through the application of formative and summative assessment strategies that support appropriate feedback and skills development.
• Monitor student success rates to an agreed standard across all student levels.
• Conduct objective assessments on examination appeal cases.
• Conduct administration duties pertinent to the programmes of study in the School.
• Engage in student development by providing strong learning support and monitoring of students’ academic performances.

Programme Management & Curriculum/ Partnership Development

• Periodically review and develop programmes pertinent to the School to ensure continued relevance and quality improvement of curricula.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate teaching materials to cover the learning outcomes of the different programmes of study.
• Develop online learning strategies with a duality of pedagogical functions (online learning, Blended learning).
• Assist the Assistant Director (Academic) in exploring new programmes to grow the school.
• Assist the Assistant Director (Academic) in academic partnerships and courses.
• Coordinate and prepare information for inspection and quality assurance assessments.
• Undertake knowledge exchange and other scholarly activity to contribute to the development of new areas in the relevant subject field.
• Lead as Module Leader/Programme Leader and monitor the performance of Associate Lecturers.
• Advise students with respect to academic performance, career opportunities, and advanced studies.
• Ensure that programme design and delivery is consistent with the academic framework and quality standards and regulations of PSB Academy.

Research & Knowledge Exchange

• Expected to have knowledge and understanding of e-learning platforms/LMS such as Blackboard etc.
• Represent the School in selected academic committee, where necessary.

Others

• Represent and participate in marketing events for the School.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by the Assistant Director (Academic) /Director of School.

Requirements

• Masters/Degree Holder
• At least a pass at GCE ‘O’ level or its equivalent in the language medium of the course/module.
• 3-4 years of experience with Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of module and/or programme leadership, development and administration within a higher education environment.
• Evidence of engagement in professional practice and the ability to design, deliver and assess a range of modules in and related to specialist areas of professional practice.
• Enthusiasm in working in an interdisciplinary context.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience in working with digital technology including an interest in emerging technology and techniques and maintaining an active interest in related developments within the sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good people skills and ability to handle difficult situations, lead and motivate people.
• Ability to work as part of a wider team involving senior managers.
• Forward and outlooking approach to the profession.
• An understanding of the changing landscape within the education sector nationally and internationally.
• Ability to work to achieve goals irrespective of the working hours.

• Willing to work evenings (when needed).