SERVICE-LEARNING CATALYST, LECTURER - HMIS

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division is seeking an experienced Service-Learning Educator to champion S-L as NP's signature pedagogy across our academic faculty in Singapore. This 2-year appointment involves building partnerships, mentoring faculty and students, and supporting research and innovation in Service-Learning.

The role requires a strong educational background, community engagement experience, and the ability to manage complex projects while fostering collaboration among internal and external

Qualifications

• Experience in Service-Learning pedagogy development and implementation.
• Strong background in community engagement and partnerships.
• Ability to manage complex projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to teach and supervise projects for youth and adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum development and course delivery for youth and adult learners (face-to-face/online).
• Supervise Service-Learning projects across diploma programmes.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate implementation of Service-Learning modules across academic schools.
• Provide Service-Learning training and mentorship to faculty.
• Establish and manage partnerships with nonprofits, government bodies, and corporations.
• Handle administrative tasks and contribute to broader institutional activities.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teaching

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentorship

Research & evaluation

Job description

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year position as a Service-Learning Catalyst, Lecturer in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies.

We are seeking an experienced Service-Learning Educator to join our academic team in championing S-L as NP's signature pedagogy across our academic faculty. This role involves building partnerships, mentoring faculty and students, and supporting research and innovation in Service-Learning. The successful candidate will have a strong educational background, community engagement experience, and a proven ability to manage complex projects and foster collaborative relationships. The candidate must be prepared to teach and supervise projects for youth and adult learners.

[What you will be working on]

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

Curriculum development, course delivery (face-to-face/online) and project supervision for youth and adult learners in the following areas:

• Social Sustainability
• Project Management & Multidisciplinary Collaborations
• Any of the module(s) offered in the School's diploma programmes
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate implementation of Service-Learning modules across academic schools, ensuring alignment with diploma's academic outcomes
• Provide Service-Learning training and mentorship on best practices to faculty both within the Polytechnic
• Establish and manage partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including non-profits, government bodies, and corporations, to create meaningful Service-Learning projects
• Handle administrative tasks such as event publicity, data management, procurement, and other duties essential to the successful execution of Service-Learning programs, while also participating in broader institutional activities

[What we are looking for]

• Passion for Service-Learning and community engagement
• Proven experience in Service-Learning pedagogy development and implementation
• Strong understanding of social innovation concepts, trends, and practices, with hands-on experience in social enterprise, non-profit management or social impact consulting
• Experience in establishing and sustaining partnerships with community and corporate organizations
• Relevant sector knowledge and experience in the arts, culture, media or community development - as offered in the school's diploma programmes - will be an advantage