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Republic Polytechnic

School of Sports and Health– CET Associate Lecturer (Outdoor Education)

Republic Polytechnic

Contract

Closing on 29 Jan 2025

What the role is

School of Sports and Health– CET Associate Lecturer (Outdoor Education)

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable candidate to join our teaching team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in fostering eco-literacy, promoting conservation, and enhancing understanding of Singapore's rich biodiversity and natural heritage.

What you will be working on

You will be responsible for:

  • Delivering modules related to environmental education which includes biodiversity of Singapore and nature interpretation through green spaces and cultivating respect and care for the environment.

  • Helping students gain awareness, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours necessary to understand and address environmental issues so that they will be able to make informed decisions and take responsible actions to sustain the environment for present and future generations.

  • Ensuring that lecturers have the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude to promote, deliver and facilitate quality lessons

  • Developing and/or delivering Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses when required.

What we are looking for

  • Qualifications in any field with at least four years of relevant working experience;

  • Good written and oral communication and administration skills

  • Good time management and organizational skills to complete tasks on time

  • Possess the passion for the outdoors, responsible, reliable, independent, pro-active, problem-solving initiative, resourceful and a good team player

  • Experienced and competent in using learner-centered methodology to facilitate outdoor adventure and experiential programmes for both youth and adult profile

  • Proficient in the following safety and risk management skills:

- Accident and crisis management

- Risk assessment and safety management

  • Proficient in the following methods of instruction and facilitation skills:

- Group management skills

- Group facilitation and review skills

- Presentation and lecturing skills

- Programme/game design and lesson planning skills

  • Experience in designing and conducting programmes for participants with disabilities, elderly or children will be an advantage.

About Republic Polytechnic

The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has seven schools offering courses in Applied Science, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports and Health, and Technology for Arts, Media and Design. To support Singapore’s national effort to promote continuous, lifelong learning, our Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) offers a wide range of part-time programmes. We welcome you to grow with us! Discover a people- and family-oriented culture, where you are inspired to improve as you nurture lifelong learners. For more information from RP, please visit https://www.rp.edu.sg/careers or follow us on LinkedIn.