Teaching Assistant (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support undergraduate pharmacy education. Responsibilities include designing practical classes, facilitating workshops, and assisting course coordinators. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Pharmacy and demonstrate strong pharmacy practice skills. Prior teaching experience is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative educational approaches within a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in teaching or mentoring students is advantageous.
• Knowledge of creating online content and improving user interfaces is favourable.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and conduct of practical classes for undergraduate programmes.
• Facilitate collaborative learning workshops.
• Assist in the coordination of experiential learning.

Skills

Pharmacy practice skills

Medication reconciliation

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Pharmacy or related fields

Job description

Job Description

Primarily, Teaching Assistants will be responsible for the following duties:

• support the design, optimization and conduct of practical classes in the undergraduate programmes;
• adaptation of course materials towards blended learning;
• facilitation of collaborative learning workshops;
• support the design, optimization and co-ordination of experiential learning in the undergraduate programmes;
• support course coordinators in managing communication and administrative needs of courses;
• support department-led pedagogical research.

The specific areas of expertise we are currently looking for include knowledge and practical skills in aspects of pharmacy and pharmacy practice. Candidates with the proficiency in creating online contents and improving user interface will be considered favourably.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:

• Candidates must possess either a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Pharmacy or other related fields.
• Pharmacists with entry-to-practice degrees such as M.Pharm. or Pharm.D. are also acceptable.

Skills:

• Ability to perform and teach the following pharmacy practice skills including medication reconciliation, medication review, dispensing, patient counseling, managing minor ailments, and providing drug information.

Experience:

• Prior experience in teaching or mentoring students (especially in Institutes of Higher Learning) will be considered an advantage.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job requisition ID : 30607