Job Description

[What the role is]
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Are you passionate about analytics and automation within the operations and supply chain management industry? Do you have a strong desire to share your expertise and shape the future of Singapore youth through education? Join our team at Singapore Polytechnic as a faculty member and make a significant impact on the next generation of business professionals!

The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. There will be opportunities to develop the curriculum, introduce new courses and be involved in consultancy and industry projects. Pastoral care, mentoring and leading in strategic initiatives will be an important part of the job scope too. Successful candidates are expected to be IT savvy, innovative and possess excellent communication skills.
The appointee must be familiar and able to teach analytics (using MS Excel and Power BI) in the contexts of business operations and/or supply chain management (SCM). Those with experience in the use and deployment of automation (hardware or software) in operations and/or SCM domains will have added advantage.

Applicants with SCM, manufacturing and/or business operations experience who are opened to further developing his/her expertise into domains of analytics and automation may also apply.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:

• Conduct lessons, create teaching materials and assessments, and facilitate (face-to-face/online) learning for both Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) students.
• Keep abreast of current industry trends and emerging technologies to develop and maintain a relevant and up-to-date curriculum.
• Lead and collaborate with other teaching staff and external parties to facilitate industry and consultancy projects.
• Lead and mentor students for competitions, industry projects, internships and overseas learning and community service programmes.
• Provide administrative and pastoral care support in the running of diploma courses.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:-

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in analytics and/or automation, preferably in SCM, logistics, trade and/or operations management functions/industries.

• Strong passion in mentoring students and has genuine concern for their holistic development.
• Possess good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Candidates with relevant teaching, training experience and academic qualifications (in the required specialisation) will have an added advantage.

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

Closing date: 30 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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