Lecturer - Retail Services [ITE College East] - 2 Year Contract

Institute of Technical Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical education institution in Singapore is seeking a Lecturer to recognize and nurture student potential. In addition to teaching, the role involves carrying out industry projects and maintaining links with industry and schools. Candidates are expected to have at least 3 years of experience in retail or wholesale trade, with expertise in areas like retail sales or operations. The position offers an opportunity for continuous professional development and collaboration with industry partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the retail and/or wholesale trade industry.
• Functional experience in at least one specified area.

Responsibilities

• Recognising and nurturing students’ potential.
• Carrying out industry or consultancy projects.
• Maintaining strong linkages with industry and schools.

Skills

Retail Sales

Retail Operations

Retail Merchandising

Wholesale Trade Operations

Customer Service

Visual Merchandising

Job description

What the role is:

As a Lecturer, you play a critical role in recognising and nurturing your students’ potential and their lifelong learning needs.

What you will be working on:

In addition to your teaching duties, you will carry out industry or consultancy projects to help you remain relevant in your profession and to evolving changes in the industry, and to maintain strong linkages with industry and schools. You will also have the opportunity to have industry attachments or experience on a regular basis to update your skills, knowledge and practices of your profession.

What we are looking for:

You should possess minimum 3 years of experience in the retail and/or wholesale trade industry, with functional experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Retail Sales
• Retail Operations
• Retail Merchandising
• Wholesale Trade Operations, Procurement and Sourcing
• Customer Service
• Visual Merchandising

Familiarity with Omni-channel Retailing, E-Marketplace platforms, basic knowledge of SEO/SEM, and graphics design experience would be an added advantage.

About Institute of Technical Education

The Institute of Technical Education is a globally-recognised world-class institution for excellence in technical education. Here, you make an extraordinary difference because ours is a unique Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on College Education. Our awards include the prestigious Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation and the inaugural Harvard-IBM Innovations Award in Transforming Government, affirmations of transformational leadership and passionate staff who bring us closer to becoming a Global Leader for Innovations in Technical Education.