Lecturer (Human Resource Management) - School of Business

Singapore Polytechnic

Fixed TermsClosed

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025
Ranked top 20 most attractive employers in Singapore – The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers 2024

The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. Not only will he/she have both the knowledge and working experience, he/she must also possess a passion for working with youths, nurturing them and moulding their characters. There will be opportunities to develop the curriculum, introduce new courses as well as be involved in consultancy and other applied research projects. Administrative work related to teaching and School/Institutional strategic initiatives will be an important part of the job too. Successful candidates will be expected to be resourceful and innovative with initiative and good communication skills.

The appointee must be competent to teach in human resource-related and/or psychology-related modules, particularly in at least 2 of the following areas:
• HR Analytics, Technology & Automation
• Total Rewards Management
• Performance Management
• HR Strategy & Workforce planning
• Change Management & Job Redesign
• Psychology in Work Behaviour
• Subjects pertaining to IHRP’s HR Functional Competencies

What you will be working on

Responsibilities:-

Conduct lessons, create teaching and assessment materials, and facilitate learning for both Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) students.
Keep abreast of current developments and trends in the areas of human resource and/or psychology to develop and maintain relevant and up-to-date teaching curriculum. This includes review of existing curriculum with a view to making recommendations on areas of improvements that would enhance students’ performance, learning & employability.
Enhance students’ learning through other activities such as training students for competitions, supervising projects and internships, and leading them on overseas learning programme/community service.
Participate in HR consultancy projects with industry partners to support the transformation of the industry.
Collaborate with other staff as well as industry to offer meaningful applied industry projects and HR consultancy projects.
Support SkillsFuture initiatives in the implementation of Enhanced Internship Programmes, Work Study Programme and CET programmes.

What we are looking for

Requirements:-

4-8 years of relevant working experience
Strong passion in mentoring students and show genuine concern for them
A strong team player with good communication skills
Proven ability to engage with the industry on HR consultancy projects
Relevant qualifications in Human Resources/Psychology or equivalent

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

Closing date: 15 April 2025

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.