LECTURER, ELDERCARE - HMIS Ngee Ann Polytechnic | Education Fixed Terms Closing in 2 day(s)

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngee Ann Polytechnic invites applications for a 2-year Lecturer, Eldercare position in the School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. The role covers curriculum development, course delivery (face-to-face/online) and supervision for youth and adult learners in eldercare-related areas.

The candidate should have a relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Gerontology or equivalent, and strong interest in eldercare, with proven project management and teaching IT

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 IT skills will be an advantage.
• 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 the areas listed.
• 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

Eldercare experience

Project management

Interpersonal communication

IT skills

Education

Gerontology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.