LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER, YOUTH WORK - HMIS

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Fixed Terms

Closing in 6 day(s)

What the role is

This is a 2-year contract position as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Youth Work in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary studies.

We are seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join our academic team in Psychology and Community Development. The successful candidate is expected to develop/teach modules that foster understanding of human behaviour to shape society and create real impact for communities.

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:

Youths & Society
Wellness for Youths
Youth Engagement & Outreach
Knowing & Engaging Youths
Youths & Technology
Managing Stakeholders: Engaging Parents & Community
Group Dynamics & Facilitation
Delivering Effective Programmes for Resilient Youth

Lead and identify new opportunities, initiatives and collaborations with industry stakeholders, related government agencies, social enterprises, community organisations & institutes of higher learnings
Be up to date with the latest developments in social innovation, human-centred design and interdisciplinary learning
Manage administrative work related to teaching and assigned projects

What we are looking for

Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Psychology, Community Development or related fields, any prior research experience in the fields of social and behaviour science, mental wellness and related discipline
Extensive experience in the youth sector, encompassing both direct service delivery and program management
Interest in adult education and a willingness to support continuing education initiatives are valued
An agile team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
Project/time management and attention to detail
A tenacious attitude with a growth mindset
Able to teach at least one evening or weekends in the week
Candidates who applied in the last 6 months need not reapply unless there have been significant developments in experience

About Ngee Ann Polytechnic

At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full-time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally-recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world. An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career. If you are a self-starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.

About your application process

This job is closing in 6 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ngee Ann Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.