People's Association

Assistant Dean (Learning Science & Systems)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 09 Dec 2025

What the role is

What the role is:

As the community leadership development arm of the People's Association, the National Community Leadership Institute (NACLI) aspires to be the Centre of Excellence for Community Leadership and Leadership Development. NACLI offers a comprehensive suite of community leadership development programmes that extend beyond traditional boundaries, equipping grassroots leaders, PA professional staff, youths and emerging community leaders with transformative skills and competencies to drive meaningful change in Singapore's increasingly diverse communities.

In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving community needs, this role represents a unique opportunity to trailblaze adult learning innovations and systems in shaping the future of community leadership development. As Assistant Dean (Learning Science & Systems), you will lead NACLI's learning transformation, setting the benchmark for evidence-based community leadership training and positioning NACLI at the forefront of community leadership development.

What you will be working on

What you will be working on:

Key responsibilities include:

Learning Excellence and Innovation

Shape NACLI's strategic positioning as a Centre of Excellence for Community Leadership Development by developing comprehensive learning excellence frameworks that align with national community development priorities and PA's strategic objectives.
Lead strategic deployment of evidence-based pedagogical innovations that enhance community leadership capabilities across diverse demographic and cultural contexts in Singapore.
Drive efforts to strengthen learning transfer and applications through Ops-Training Integration.
Design and implement outcome measurement frameworks to validate training effectiveness and demonstrate impact across all NACLI programmes, ensuring continuous improvement in learning outcomes.

Capability Architecture and Development

Architect and implement enterprise-wide learning capability development strategies that build sustainable institutional expertise in evidence-based training design and delivery across PA's operational ecosystem.
Lead capability development initiatives that position NACLI's learning facilitators as subject matter experts in adult learning science and pedagogy, ensuring institutional resilience and knowledge continuity.
Develop and maintain comprehensive learning science knowledge repositories and frameworks that support evidence-based curriculum design and delivery across all programmes.

Digital Learning Ecosystem for Future-Readiness

Plan and implement digital transformation initiatives through the integration of learning technologies with pedagogical principles to enhance training effectiveness and learner engagement across all NACLI programmes.
Establish strategic frameworks for learning technology adoption and integration that ensure sustainable competitive advantage in community leadership training delivery.

Strategic Partnership in Thought Leadership

Establish and leverage strategic partnerships with academic institutions, learning science experts, and industry partners to build knowledge networks that advance NACLI's learning agenda, enhance training effectiveness, and lead thought leadership initiatives in community leadership development.
Lead thought leadership initiatives in community leadership development by synthesising research, best practices, and emerging trends to inform institutional strategic decision-making.

Pioneering Programme Innovation and Excellence

Research, identify and experiment with emerging capability development opportunities that translate findings into learning experiences.
Develop comprehensive community leadership development frameworks through research-based approaches that address diverse leadership needs across Singapore's community ecosystem.
Plan and operationalise the strategic integration of specialised concepts into NACLI's programmes including system leadership initiatives and community-based participatory approaches that strengthen PA's community engagement capabilities.

Operations and Stakeholder Management

Supports Vice-Dean (Learning Science & Systems) in organising the department workplan and deliverables.
Oversees preparation and management of programming plans, budgets, and reports.
Prepares submissions and presents at management meeting.

Other Duties

Cover duties of other officers in the department as needed.
Performs other duties assigned by senior officers.

What we are looking for

What we are looking for:

Requirements:

Minimum - At least 5 years' relevant experience in Learning & Development, Educational Psychology or Learning Sciences within adult learning industry, preferably with experience in supervisory/management role.

Desired:

Is passionate about pioneering innovative learning solutions and driving transformational change.
Is a self-starter with strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Enjoys working with and managing people of different backgrounds and inspiring them to achieve a common goal.
Has excellent proficiency in the English language and effectively bilingual.
Good knowledgeable of teaching and learning pedagogies and/or application of case studies to real-life scenarios.
Prior experience in a learning-technology or knowledge-management related project or environment will be a bonus.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract.

About your application process

This job is closing on 09 Dec 2025.

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 People's Association or the wider Public Service.

About People's Association

The People’s Association was set up in 1960, in a time of racial and communal strife, to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. Today, we continue to be driven by the same purpose - to build an inclusive, united and resilient Singapore. We create spaces and opportunities for people of different backgrounds to participate and volunteer in their community. Through community participation, we connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.

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