lecturer, eldercare

5 days ago

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Clementi Campus, Singapore Public Service Division Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year position as a Lecturer, Eldercare in the School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies.

[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:

  • Perspectives of Ageing

  • Empowerment & Wellness for Seniors

  • Inclusive Ageing & Society

  • Lifespan and Psychology of Ageing

  • Gerontechnology and Behaviour Design

  • Social Policy & Legislation in Ageing

  • Population Health & Ageing

  • Community Development for Seniors

  • Intergenerational Service-Learning

  • Multidisciplinary industry-based projects

  • Able to teach at least one evening or weekends in the week

  • Lead and identify new initiatives and collaborations with the industry, institutes of higher learnings & related agencies

  • Stay updated on trends in community solution and care planning for seniors and integrates these into teaching and project work

  • Handle administrative work relating to teaching and assigned projects

  • Supervise students during internships

[What we are looking for]

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Gerontology or equivalent

  • Direct experience and strong interest in eldercare

  • Experience in volunteer management, programme and project management in social, community and/or eldercare settings

  • Experience in teaching communications related subjects and/or have IT skills will be an advantage

  • An agile team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

  • Proficient in project/time management with a keen attention to detail

  • Connections within the non-profit, social service, or care sectors