LECTURER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS - HMIS

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government educational institution in Singapore seeks a passionate Lecturer for Community Development & Communications. The role involves developing and delivering curricula for the Diploma in Psychology and Community Development while leading projects and student groups. Candidates should possess a degree in relevant disciplines and have experience in community services. Strong interpersonal and project management skills are essential, as is the capability to teach and engage with youth and diverse groups. Teaching may require evening or weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct practice and management of social and community services.
• Familiar with working with youths, seniors, or persons with special needs.
• Experience in teaching communications or IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum and supervise projects for youth and adult learners.
• Engage in partnership and volunteer development.
• Supervise interns and manage final year projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Agility in teamwork

Education

Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related disciplines

Job description

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year position as a Lecturer, Community Development & Communications in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies. We are seeking passionate and forward-thinking individuals with expertise in community development to join our academic team. The successful candidate will contribute to the Diploma in Psychology and Community Development (PCD) and be expected to teach core PCD modules. Specifically, we are looking for candidates with domain knowledge in areas such as Partnership Engagement & Volunteer Development, Community Psychology and Advocacy. In addition, the lecturer will also teach the school’s critical core modules related to communication and global skills.

[What you will be working on]

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Curriculum development, course delivery (face-to-face/online) and project supervision for youth and adult learners in the following areas: Community Development Psychology, including Social Psychology, Community Psychology & Advocacy
• Partnership Engagement & Volunteer Development
• Workplace Communication
• Supervision of interns, final year project groups
• Leading and identifying new opportunities, initiatives and collaborations with the industry, institutes of higher learnings & related agencies
• Handle administrative work relating to teaching and assigned projects
• Able to teach at least one evening or weekends in the week
• Undertake functional roles such as outreach, student development, resource planning etc.
• Lead student overseas trips

[What we are looking for]

A degree in Social Work, Psychology or related disciplines
Direct practice and work experience in operations and management of social and community services
Preferably familiar with working with youths, seniors, or persons with special needs/disabilities
Preferably has experience working on social sustainability and/or behavioural insights project
Experience in teaching communications related subjects and/or have IT skills will be an advantage
An agile team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
Project/time management and attention to detail