What the role is:This is a 2-year position position as a Lecturer, Communications & Global Skills in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies.We are seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join our academic team in English Language & Communication. The successful candidate will be expected to develop/teach Bridging English and other relevant modules under the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP). Additionally, the new hire will also be expected to apply a wider range of skillsets and be able to develop/teach the school's critical core modules related to Communication and Global Skills.What you will be working on:Curriculum development and course delivery (face-to-face/online) for youth and adult learners in the following areas:English Language & Communication (including Foundational Level)Current Affairs & Global StudiesCulture & CommunityAcademic Writing, Critical Thinking, Research & PresentationLead and identify new opportunities, initiatives and collaborations with the industry, institutes of higher learnings & related agenciesManage administrative work related to teaching and assigned projectsMentor and provide pastoral care to studentsProvide leadership (where required) in project and/or module teamsWhat we are looking for:Relevant tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of relevant teaching/industry experience in any of these areas: English Language, Communication, History, Sociology, Political Science, International Relations, Geography or related disciplines in the Arts & HumanitiesAbility to help students acquire foundational skills in the English Language, provide broad perspectives and nurture critical and analytical thinking skillsStrong interest in mentoring and developing youthAn agile team player with strong interpersonal and communication skillsProject/time management and attention to detailA growth mindset and openness to employ creative teaching methods in the classroomAbout 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.
