Job Description

The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. Not only will he/she have both the knowledge and working experience, he/she must also possess a passion for working with youths, nurturing them and moulding their characters. There will be opportunities to develop the curriculum, introduce new courses as well as be involved in consultancy and other applied research projects. Administrative work related to teaching and 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 able to teach and facilitate students' learning in Innovation and Technology as well as in one or more of the following areas:

- Digital Product Design (UX Research & UI Design)
- Experience Design
- Visual Design

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate face-to-face / online lessons, implement, and inspire students through different learning pedagogies and activities
• Develop and write curriculum materials for both Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses relevant to the industry. Module delivery including student assessments and assignments to meet learning outcomes.
• Provide administrative and pastoral support in the running of diploma courses and general school operations
• Plan, lead and manage projects with industry stakeholders for students' learning
• Participate actively in professional development activities such as industrial research and collaboration projects
• Assist in the management and delivery of training programmes

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of development skills across diverse technology areas.
• Relevant qualifications in innovation, user experience or design related programmes.
• Proficiency with Arduino and Rhinoceros or similar CAD software
• Understanding of integrated systems and how hardware devices communicate with each other.
• Able to ideate and translate them through innovative solutions that are technology-
• Good grasp of UXUI and good understanding about common UX pitfalls and best practice.
• Able to build prototypes, functional wireframes, and proof of concepts.

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

Closing date: 9 November 2022

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.