Lecturer, Communications & Global Skills

What the role is

This is a 2-year position as a Lecturer, Communications & Global Skills in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies. We are seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join our academic team in English Language & Communication. The successful candidate will be expected to develop/teach Bridging English and other relevant modules under the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP). Additionally, the new hire will also be expected to apply a wider range of skillsets and be able to develop/teach the school’s critical core modules related to Communication and Global Skills.

What you will be working on

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

• English Language & Communication (including Foundational Level)
• Current Affairs & Global Studies
• Culture & Community
• Academic Writing, Critical Thinking, Research & Presentation
• Lead and identify new opportunities, initiatives and collaborations with the industry, institutes of higher learnings & related agencies
• Manage administrative work related to teaching and assigned projects
• Mentor and provide pastoral care to students

Provide leadership (where required) in project and/or module teams

What we are looking for

• Relevant tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of relevant teaching/industry experience in any of these areas: English Language, Communication, History, Sociology, Political Science, International Relations, Geography or related disciplines in the Arts & Humanities
• Ability to help students acquire foundational skills in the English Language, provide broad perspectives and nurture critical and analytical thinking skills
• Strong interest in mentoring and developing youth
• An agile team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Project/time management and attention to detail
• A growth mindset and openness to employ creative teaching methods in the classroom