Job Description

What the role is:
This is a 2-year contract position Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Social Innovation, Design Thinking, Interdisciplinary Projects) in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies.
What you will be working on:
Curriculum development, course delivery (face-to-face/online) and project facilitation & supervision for youth and adult learners in the following areas:
Social Sustainability
Design Thinking & LUMA Recipes
Multidisciplinary industry-based projects
Project Management & Multidisciplinary Collaborations
Interdisciplinary Learning
Complex problem solving - research, ideation and prototyping
Communication for Social Change
Lead and identify new opportunities, initiatives and collaborations with industry stakeholders, related government agencies, social enterprises, community organisations & institutes of higher learnings
Be up to date with the latest developments in social innovation, human-centred design and interdisciplinary learning
Manage administrative work related to teaching and assigned projects
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our academic team as a Lecturer in Social Innovation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of change-makers, equipping students and adult learners with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to tackle complex social challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Candidates should have prior experience in or a related discipline. Competent to develop, teach and provide leadership in the following areas:
Social Innovation
Design thinking
Multidisciplinary industry-based projects
Essential pre-requisites relating to years of experience, skills, knowledge and attributes:
Relevant qualifications in Design, Social Sciences, Humanities, Business or equivalent
Strong understanding of social innovation concepts, trends, and practices, with hands-on experience in social enterprise, non-profit management, or social impact consulting preferred
Demonstrated ability to apply innovative pedagogical approaches, adopt multidisciplinary perspectives and use technology to enhance teaching and learning
Experience in engaging with industry stakeholders, social enterprises, community organizations, and/or government agencies is highly desirable
An agile team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
Project/time management and attention to detail
About Ngee Ann Polytechnic:
At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full-time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally-recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world. An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career. If you are a self-starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.