Job Description

What the role is:Ranked top 20 most attractive employers in Singapore - \xe2\x80\x9cThe Straits Times Singapore\'s Best Employers 2024\xe2\x80\x9dThe 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 competent to teach psychology and/or soft skills modules, particularly in at least 2 of the following areas:

• Positive Psychology
• Mindfulness
• Emotional Intelligence
• Business Negotiation
• Workplace and Career Counselling
• Expressive Arts

What you will be working on:Responsibilities:

• Conduct lessons, create teaching and assessment materials, and facilitate learning for both Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) students.
• Keep abreast of current developments and trends in the areas of employee wellness and/or soft skills to develop and maintain relevant and up-to-date teaching curriculum. This includes review of existing curriculum with a view to making recommendations on areas of improvements that would enhance students\' performance, learning & employability.
• Enhance students\' learning through other activities such as advising student club activities, training students for competitions, supervising projects and internships, and leading them on overseas learning programme/community service.
• Collaborate with other staff as well as industry to offer meaningful mental wellness projects.
• Support SkillsFuture initiatives in the implementation of Enhanced Internship Programmes, Earn & Learn Programme and CET programmes.

What we are looking for:Requirements:

• 4 - 8 years of relevant working experience with proven track records in youth, community and/or student development work.
• Strong passion in mentoring students and show genuine concern for them.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.
• Proven ability to engage the industry on mental wellness projects.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in the Social Sciences.
• Relevant qualifications and/or certification in Education will be an advantage.

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.Closing date: 22 May 2024If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.About Singapore Polytechnic:As Singapore\'s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

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