SERVICE-LEARNING CATALYST, LECTURER - HMIS New Ngee Ann Polytechnic | Education Fixed Terms Clo[...]

Overview

What the role is:

This is a 2-year position as a Service-Learning Catalyst, Lecturer in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies.

We are seeking an experienced Service-Learning Educator to join our academic team in championing S-L as NP’s signature pedagogy across our academic faculty.

This role involves building partnerships, mentoring faculty and students, and supporting research and innovation in Service-Learning.

The successful candidate will have a strong educational background, community engagement experience, and a proven ability to manage complex projects and foster collaborative relationships.

The candidate must be prepared to teach and supervise projects for youth and adult learners.

What you will be working on

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Curriculum development, course delivery (face-to-face/online) and project supervision for youth and adult learners in the following areas:

• Social Sustainability
• Project Management & Multidisciplinary Collaborations
• Any of the module(s) offered in the School’s diploma programmes
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate implementation of Service-Learning modules across academic schools, ensuring alignment with diploma’s academic outcomes
• Provide Service-Learning training and mentorship on best practices to faculty both within the Polytechnic
• Establish and manage partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including non-profits, government bodies, and corporations, to create meaningful Service-Learning projects
• Handle administrative tasks such as event publicity, data management, procurement, and other duties essential to the successful execution of Service-Learning programs, while also participating in broader institutional activities

What we are looking for

• Passion for Service-Learning and community engagement
• Proven experience in Service-Learning pedagogy development and implementation
• Strong understanding of social innovation concepts, trends, and practices, with hands-on experience in social enterprise, non-profit management or social impact consulting
• Experience in establishing and sustaining partnerships with community and corporate organizations
• Relevant sector knowledge and experience in the arts, culture, media or community development – as offered in the school’s diploma programmes – will be an advantage

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.