Lecturer, Eldercare & Gerontology Education

Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore invites applications for a two-year Lecturer, Eldercare in the School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. You will lead curriculum development, deliver courses (face-to-face/online), supervise projects for youth and adult learners, and collaborate with industry partners to stay abreast of trends in eldercare.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Gerontology or equivalent, with direct eldercare

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Gerontology or equivalent.
• Direct experience and strong interest in eldercare.
• Experience in volunteer management, programme and project management in social, community and/or eldercare settings.
• 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.
• Proficient in project/time management with a keen attention to detail.
• Connections within the non-profit, social service, or care sectors.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum development, course delivery (face-to-face/online) and project supervision for youth and adult learners in eldercare.
• Lead and identify new initiatives and collaborations with the industry, institutes of higher learnings & related agencies.
• Stay updated on trends in community solution and care planning for seniors and integrates these into teaching and project work.
• Handle administrative work relating to teaching and assigned projects.
• Supervise students during internships.

Skills

Agile teamwork

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Volunteer management

IT skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Community Development/Gerontology

Job description

Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore invites applications for a two-year Lecturer, Eldercare in the School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. You will lead curriculum development, deliver courses (face-to-face/online), supervise projects for youth and adult learners, and collaborate with industry partners to stay abreast of trends in eldercare.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Gerontology or equivalent, with direct eldercare