Senior / Educational Specialist (Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a candidate for a role focused on Community & Engagement and Capability Development within the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology. The position involves planning engagement programs, collaborating on educational initiatives, and offering pedagogical advice to academic staff. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree, strong interpersonal skills, and at least three years of experience in the field. This role plays a vital part in enhancing educational practices at the university.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of latest developments and trends in academic development.
• At least 3 years of experience in designing and conducting courses/workshops in educational topics.
• Experience providing collaborative consultation in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute engagement programmes for stakeholders.
• Develop initiatives related to education and technology for the teaching community.
• Consult with academic staff on teaching and learning matters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Job description

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to

1) Community & Engagement

a) Plan, design, develop and execute ideas and programmes to engage and gather feedback from stakeholders and the teaching community
b) Build relationships and foster collaborations and act as intermediary between stakeholders and institutions
c) Provide pedagogical advice to academic staff on classroom, learning strategies and innovations

In addition, one or more of the following key areas

2) Education and Technology

a) Translate issues and ideas pertaining to education and technology to specific target groups of stakeholders
b) Develop programmes and initiatives on education and technology matters that cater to teaching community and student

3) Capability Development

a) Collaborate with academic staff and / or students on education-centred/related research projects
b) Provide one-to-one or one-to-small group collaborative consultation to academic staff on teaching and learning matters
c) Plan, design, develop and conduct high-quality pedagogical and technology enhanced teaching and learning activities (e.g. courses and workshops) for academic staff and / or students

4) Other

Special projects assigned by the Director (Teaching & Learning), CTLT

Qualifications

• at least a master's degree in education or a related field
  - knowledge of latest developments, trends and theories in academic development; education, education research
  - at least 3 years of post-master's degree experience in:
  (a) designing and conducting courses and / or workshops on pedagogical, educational technology, and other interrelated topics for academic staff and / or students
  (b) providing collaborative consultation to academic staff in higher education institutions
  (c) conducting education research specifically in the areas of impact/outcomes assessment at module/programme level
  - excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  - ability to manage different, interrelated tasks in an efficient and timely fashion

For more details on CTLT, please visit https://ctlt.nus.edu.sg/ .

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology

Department : Teaching and Learning

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 30040