LECTURER, ELDERCARE - HMIS

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking a Lecturer in Eldercare for a 2-year appointment in the School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. The role involves curriculum development, delivering courses to youth and adults, and supervising projects related to ageing, wellness, and gerontechnology.

Evening or weekend teaching may be required. The successful candidate will lead collaborations with industry and other higher education institutions, stay current with eldercare trends, and manage administrative

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development and teaching in eldercare or related fields.
• Ability to deliver both face-to-face and online courses.
• Proven track record in supervising projects and internships.

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 industry and institutes of higher learning.
• Stay updated on trends in community solutions and care planning for seniors and integrate into teaching and projects.
• Handle administrative work relating to teaching and assigned projects and supervise students during internships.

Skills

Curriculum design

Course delivery

Student supervision

Industry collaboration

Education

Masters in Social Work or Gerontology

PhD preferred in Gerontology

Job description

What the role is

This is a 2-year position as a Lecturer, Eldercare in the School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies.

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:

• Perspectives of Ageing


• Empowerment & Wellness for Seniors


• Inclusive Ageing & Society


• Lifespan and Psychology of Ageing


• Gerontechnology and Behaviour Design


• Social Policy & Legislation in Ageing


• Population Health & Ageing


• Community Development for Seniors


• Intergenerational Service-Learning


• Multidisciplinary industry-based projects


• Able to teach at least one evening or weekends in the week


• 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

What we are looking for

• 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