Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (RIE & Projects) – Sch of Health & Social Sciences

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

Job summary

A polytechnic institution in Singapore is looking for an experienced individual to conduct lectures, oversee project collaborations, and supervise both Pre-Employment and Continuing Education students in Research and Statistics. The ideal candidate should possess relevant training and experience, strong IT abilities, and skills in project management. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, interpersonal communication, and the capacity to manage multiple projects, having a significant impact on students' development and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant training and experience in research and statistics.
• Proficient in IT applications for administration and research.
• Experience in conceptualizing and submitting research proposals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lectures and tutorials for learners.
• Collaborate on projects with stakeholders.
• Organize programs to develop life skills in learners.

Skills

Research

Statistics

Evidence-Based Practice

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Relevant training and qualifications in research/statistics

Tools

IT applications for administration

Teaching and learning software

Job description

What the role is

Your key role will be in conducting lectures, tutorials, project collaboration and supervision pertaining to Research, Statistics, Evidence-Based Practice, I&E and Projects for Pre-Employment Training (PET) or Continuing Education and Training (CET).

What you will be working on

• Conduct lectures, tutorials, lab sessions, project supervision pertaining to Research, Statistics, Evidence-Based Practice, I&E and Projects for Pre-Employment Training (PET) or Continuing Education and Training (CET) learners.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on projects.
• Conceptualise, prepare and submit viable research and/or project proposals.
• Lead a team of colleagues and/or learners to fulfil the required project deliverables for projects.
• Organise programmes, events and/or activities to support and develop life skills, I&E/project mindset & skillset in learners.
• Perform mentoring duties to assigned group of learners.
• Participate in committees/workgroups within NYP or with external stakeholders as assigned.

What we are looking for

• Relevant training, qualification and experience in research, statistics, evidence-based practice, innovation, creativity and/or design thinking.
• Proficient in IT applications for administration, teaching & learning, research & statistics and/or project management.
• Possess working experience in conceptualizing and submitting research/project proposals and delivering funded industry/research projects.
• Analytical and meticulous individual who can think strategically and align with NYP and the national agenda.
• People-oriented individual who possesses strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Good at thinking from a human-centric perspective; working in cross-functional teams; strength in resourcing, critical thinking, sense making; taking initiative; being tenacious and persevering in ambiguous complex situations; able to organize and manage multiple projects or tasks concurrently.
• Experience working in health and social care settings, educational settings, people development / design thinking / strategic thinking / systems thinking; would be an advantage.

About Nanyang Polytechnic

Nanyang Polytechnic is committed to providing quality education and training to prepare our graduates for life and work, equipping them to contribute to the technological, economic and social development of Singapore. Nanyang Polytechnic will harness our resources and expertise to offer manpower development programmes and services to business and industry in support of Singapore's national development.