LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER – EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP - HMIS

Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngee Ann Polytechnic invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Emotional Intelligence & Global Citizenship within the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies. The role emphasizes educating youths and adult learners, guiding reflective and project-based learning, and connecting classroom inquiry to real-world community action.

You will collaborate across disciplines to refine curricula, provide pastoral support, and lead module delivery.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification, with at least 3 years of teaching and/or industry experience in Arts & Humanities, Business, Design, or related fields
• Strong belief in holistic education and development of human skills, including EI, communication, creative and critical thinking
• Experience in mentoring, coaching or working with youths
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to design and facilitate engaging, interactive and reflective learning experiences
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Reflective practitioner open to learning, experimentation and growth

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging learning experiences for youths and adult learners focused on Emotional Intelligence, Self-awareness, Interpersonal communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Problem Solving
• Mentor youths through guided reflection, dialogue, experiential and project-based learning
• Design and facilitate learning experiences connecting classroom inquiry to real-world contexts and community projects
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to refine curriculum and learning experiences
• Provide pastoral care and holistic student development
• Able to teach at least one evening or weekends in the week
• Manage administrative work related to teaching and projects
• Take on leadership roles in module delivery or project teams and study trips
• Undertake academic administration, committee work, outreach activities, and ad-hoc projects

Skills

Facilitation

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum design

Leadership

Evening/weekend teaching

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

What the role is:

This is a 2-year contract position as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Emotional Intelligence & Global Citizenship in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary studies.

What you will be working on:

We are looking for an educator-facilitator who believes that developing the inner world of young people is an important part of preparing them for the outer world.

This role sits at the intersection of emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication and global perspectives. You will design and facilitate learning experiences that help young people better understand themselves, relate meaningfully to others, and think critically about the role they play in the world as agents of change. As a facilitator of learning, you will guide students to discover their purpose and values, explore diverse perspectives on global issues, and translate their learning into meaningful community action.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Facilitate engaging learning experiences for youths and adult learners focused on:

  • Emotional Intelligence and Self-awareness

  • Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration

  • Creativity and Problem Solving

  • Critical Thinking and Global Awareness

• Mentor youths (typically aged 16–20) through guided reflection, dialogue, experiential and project-based learning

• Design and facilitate learning experiences that connect classroom inquiry to real-world contexts, including community-based projects, civic dialogue or applied problem-solving

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to continuously refine curriculum and learning experiences

• Provide pastoral care and holistic support for student development

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

• Manage administrative work related to teaching and assigned projects

• Take on leadership roles in module delivery or project teams, , including study trips where required

• Undertake academic‑related administration, committee work, outreach activities, and ad‑hoc projects that support the School’s mission

What we are looking for:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, with at least 3 years of teaching and/or industry experience in Arts & Humanities, Business, Design, or related fields

• A strong belief in holistic education and the development of human skills, including emotional intelligence, communication, creative and critical thinking

• Experience in mentoring, coaching or working with youths

• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to design and facilitate engaging, interactive and reflective learning experiences

• Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• A reflective practitioner who is open to learning, experimenting, and growing

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Training or experience in areas such as emotional intelligence, youth development and/or global education

• Experience in facilitating civic dialogue or leading community-based learning projects

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.