LECTURER, ELDERCARE - HMIS

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

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

About Ngee Ann Polytechnic

At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full-time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally-recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world.An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career.If you are a self-starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.