Senior Lecturer, Academic Support

Singapore Institute of Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced academic professional to deliver modules, support faculty development, and implement academic policies. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, a minimum of 5 years of relevant higher education experience, and strong skills in pedagogy and curriculum design. This position emphasizes effective communication and project management skills and involves working collaboratively across departments.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in higher education.
• Competencies in pedagogy and people management.
• Proven skills in curriculum design and assessment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver modules and facilitate learning outcomes.
• Implement academic policies and assessment standards.
• Support faculty development and onboarding.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Project management skills

Comfortable working independently

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Doctorate (advantage)

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Support

• Deliver and/or facilitate modules aligned to your area of expertise in accordance with prescribed lesson plans and learning outcomes.
• Coordinate with Heads of Programme, Module Leaders, and/or associates on assessments, moderation, and examinations.
• Monitor student performance and provide academic advisement and progression counselling.

Academic Quality Assurance

• Implement and uphold SIM GE academic policies, ensuring rigorous, fair, and consistent assessment standards and workflows.

Administrative Collaboration

• Work with internal departments to support teaching, learning, and assessment-related matters within your domain expertise.

Course Design and Development

• Contribute to the design and development of effective face‑to‑face, blended, and online learning materials in collaboration with academic leads.

Faculty Learning and Development

• Support faculty development by creating teaching resources, sharing best practices, and contributing to pedagogical research.
• Facilitate communities of practice and provide peer support for instructional improvement.
• Assist in organising faculty onboarding sessions, training, and academic events to promote engagement and continuous learning.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Academic Education

• A Master’s degree in one of the disciplines within the department is required.
• A Doctorate would be an added advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work and teaching experience in a field or discipline relevant to the department in a higher education environment is preferred.
• Competencies in pedagogy and people management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in curriculum design, adult learning principles, and effective assessment strategies.
• Experience working with subject matter experts to develop accurate, relevant content, including demonstrated facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of digital learning tools and the ability to select teaching methods appropriate for the industry and audience.

Skills

• Comfortable working independently or as a team player who can work across various levels, both internal and external to the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships across teams.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated, well‑organised, detail‑oriented with a strong commitment to quality control and the ability to multi‑task and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills using innovative and proactive approaches.