Lecturer, School of Life Skills and Communication (LSC)

Singapore Polytechnic

Fixed Terms

Closing in 2 day(s)

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award - Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025.

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2024 & 2025.

The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. He/she must possess a passion for working with youths and adult learners. There will be opportunities to develop curriculum skills with a focus on leadership and hone administrative skills related to teaching and driving 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 skills in the Common Core Curriculum (https://www.sp.edu.sg/sp/education/common-core-curriculum) include:
• Critical Thinking
• Data Storytelling
• Digital Communication and Collaboration
• Effective Interpersonal Communication
• Emotional and Cultural Intelligence
• Personal Branding
• Persuasive Communication (written and oral)
• Sustainable Innovation Project

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 & Training (CET) students (youths and adult learners)
Develop and maintain new/existing teaching curriculum and ensure industry relevancy
Work with external partners and SP schools/departments to coordinate and deliver modules effectively
Help craft and run unique institutional programmes and initiatives
Assist module teams to support the module teaching staff in delivering lessons and carry out other module-related matters effectively
Assist in the management of vendors and tender administration matters.
Assist in the School’s industry partnership efforts

Requirements:-

Passionate about education and possess strong interest in teaching and mentoring both youths and adult learners

Self-driven, independent and possess readiness to work as a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment
People-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, written and communication skills
Enjoy new challenges and executing projects
Relevant qualification in the field of English Language/Applied Linguistics/Mass Communication/Communication Studies/Arts and Social Sciences/ Business or Public Administration/Data Analytics
Prior experience in or a strong aptitude for leadership development and coaching, vendor management and tender administration is highly advantageous.
Candidates who possess experience in teaching at tertiary level or corporate training will have an added advantage.
Proficient in the use of social media and digital tools for teaching and experience in data visualisation and/or communicating with data would be desirable

What we are looking for

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