Job Description

What the role is:The Course Chair (CC) at the School of Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) provides strategic leadership and management for both the Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education & Training (CET) programmes in Gerontology. The CC's responsibilities encompass curriculum development, cultivation of industry partnership, student management and delivering quality student outcomes.What you will be working on:Key Responsibilities 1. Curriculum Development - Oversee the development, planning, delivery, and review of course curriculum, ensuring it remains ahead of the curve to be highly employable. 2. Continuing Education - Develop and facilitate professional CET programmes to meet the evolving needs of working adults. 3. Student-Centricity - Monitor and shape the student experience, fostering a nurturing learning environment and enabling holistic student development. 4. Academic & Administrative Management - Manage course matters such as manpower allocation, timetabling, evaluation, moderation, and assessment with rigour and accuracy. - Provide leadership and guidance to staff in both academic and administrative matters. 5. Partnerships - Strengthen and develop strategic academic partnerships, including engagement with industry partners and other Institutes of Higher Learning. - Stay current and responsive to emerging professional and educational trends through active engagement with industry and professional bodies/communities.What we are looking for:- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Gerontology, Social Work, etc). - Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, with some in a supervisory capacity. - Experience in academic leadership and/or in training & development is preferred. - In-depth knowledge of national policies, industry trends and dynamics within the social services and community care sectors. - A passion and genuine interest to share knowledge and interact with youths and/or adults. - Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership and organisational skills. - IT-savvy, and able to utilise learning technologies to enhance the learning of students.About Temasek Polytechnic:Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change. TP's caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. xe2x80x9cTP Caresxe2x80x9d is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community. Learner. Creator. Leader We envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.

Temasek Polytechnic