Job Description

[What the role is]

The School of Chemical and Life Sciences (CLS) offers a wide range of courses to train technologists for the following key industries: food, chemicals, biopharmaceuticals and healthcare.

The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. Not only will he/she have both the technical knowledge and working experience in the relevant discipline, he/she must also possess a passion for working with both young and adult learners, nurturing them to be work ready, life ready and world ready. There will be developmental opportunities to develop curriculum, introduce new programs as well as be involved in consultancy and 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 two or more of the following areas:

• Basic Chemistry (analytical, organic, inorganic, and/or physical chemistry)
• Material / polymer processing / testing / characterisation
• Coatings / formulations
• Specialty chemicals
• Fragrances applications / evaluation
• Sustainability in chemical industry

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:-

Conduct lessons (lectures, tutorials and practical) and facilitate learning for both Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) students

Develop new and maintain existing teaching curriculum. This includes continual review of existing curriculum to make recommendations on areas of improvements that would enhance students\xe2\x80\x99 performance, learning and employability

Develop new and maintain teaching and assessment materials, this includes preparation of e-learning materials, design of experiments and students\' assignments.

Share professional experience and insights gained from working in the chemical industry to enhance students\xe2\x80\x99 understanding, and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial practices

Keep abreast of current developments and trends in the chemical industry so that curriculum is up to date

Enhance students\xe2\x80\x99 learning through in-class and out of classroom learning such as training students for competitions, guiding them on career choices, supervising projects and internships, and leading projects for overseas learning and community service

Support the School\xe2\x80\x99s strategic initiatives through involvement in committee work and consultancy projects with industry partners

Handle teaching related administrative work such as preparation of teaching materials and coordination of assessment by the teaching team

Provide pastoral care for students

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:-

At least 2 years\' relevant working experience in chemical industry or related disciplines, including research and development, manufacturing, process engineering or related roles

Good analytical and problem solving skills

Flexible, adaptable and have a growth mind-set to teach new modules

Possess strong interest in exploring new technologies and pedagogical approaches

Enthusiastic and positive individual who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and thrives under pressure

Passion for education, mentorship and fostering student success

People-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, written and communication skills

Possess good teamwork attributes

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

Closing date: 24 July 2023

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

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