Job Description

[What the role is]Ranked top 20 most attractive employers in Singapore - The Straits Times Singapore\'s Best Employers 2024.As Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s 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.The School of Chemical & 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 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, industry 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)
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Material / polymer processing / testing / characterisation
• Coatings / formulations
• Specialty chemicals
• Fragrances applications / evaluation
• Cosmetic 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: 29 August 2024If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

Singapore Economic Development Board