LECTURER, ELDERCARE - HMIS

NPO Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech invites applications for a Lecturer, Eldercare in the School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. The role focuses on curriculum development, course delivery both face-to-face and online, and supervising projects for youth and adult learners in eldercare-related topics.

The candidate should have relevant tertiary qualifications and direct eldercare experience, with strong teamwork, project management, and potential IT skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Gerontology or equivalent.
• Direct experience and strong interest in eldercare.
• Experience in volunteer management and project management in social/community/eldercare settings.
• Teaching communications related subjects and/or IT skills will be an advantage.
• Agile team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in project/time management with attention to detail.
• Connections within non-profit/social care sectors.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum development and course delivery (face-to-face/online).
• Project supervision for youth and adult learners across eldercare topics.
• Lead and identify new initiatives and collaborations with industry and related agencies.
• 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.
• Supervise students during internships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Project management

Volunteer management

IT skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Gerontology or equivalent

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)
• 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 weekend in the week
• Lead and identify new initiatives and collaborations with the industry, institutes of higher learning & 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

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