Job Description

What the role is:

This teaching role comes under the School of Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) which offers the Diploma in Social Sciences in Gerontology. This will be a contract position.

What you will be working on:

- Deliver daytime and evening classes to full-time students and part-time adult learners on ageing-related issues, equipping them with knowledge and skills to provide quality services to older adults. - Develop interactive lesson materials (for online, face-to-face and hybrid learning) on topics such as case management, programme planning, and community development, and design appropriate assessments. - Supervise students for internships and student projects. - Provide pastoral care to students. - Lead or contribute to staff consultancy and research projects with industry. - Network with industry to enhance curriculum and create value-adding partnerships. - Take on additional duties as necessary (e.g. committee work, outreach events).

What we are looking for:

- Academic training in Gerontology, Public Health, Allied Health or related field. - Minimum 3 years work experience in hospital and/or community care settings, particularly in allied health and/or clinical care with older adults. - Some experience in teaching, project management and/or social media marketing is highly preferred. - Passionate about facilitating learning for learners of all ages. - Strong networks in healthcare and social service sectors. - Open-minded and proactive. Keen to collaborate with colleagues within and across disciplines on innovation projects. - Excellent time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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. \xe2\x80\x9cTP Cares\xe2\x80\x9d 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