Lecturer (Centre for Transcultural Studies)

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Fundamental subjects: Sustainability & Climate Action

• Teach, assess, facilitate tutorials/workshops and monitor students’ learning in flipped classroom methodology using tools such as Brightspace, ClassPoint, Canva and MS Teams.
• As part of the teaching team, contribute to planning and development of relevant teaching materials, assessment strategies and curriculum.
• Incorporate active learning strategies and real-world/industry relevant contexts in the teaching materials and delivery.
• Assist Subject Leader in the administration of the subject.
• Support experiential learning activities to develop and deliver activities, workshops, and local learning journeys.

Industry Engagement and Partnership Building

• Proactively engage sustainability companies to be updated on current industry news and trends; global and regional developments; and explore experiential learning opportunities.
• Develop collaborative opportunities with industry partners to support department or poly-wide programmes, conferences and projects.
• Foster positive relationships with good standing Institutes of Higher Learning (local and overseas), Non-Governmental Organisations, Government departments.

Student Development and Academic Related Tasks

• Serve as Advisor to Student Interest Groups to guide and mentor students in activities, projects and competitions to support holistic learning and skills development.
• Represent IR/CTS in academic or sustainability related TP-wide work groups/committees.
• Support ad-hoc projects and additional duties as necessary at department level e.g. committee work, outreach, student exchanges, student overseas study trips.
• Continuous professional development to enhance pedagogical and administrative capabilities.

[What we are looking for]

• Professional certification in the field of sustainability and minimum three to five years of relevant work experience.
• Teaching and/or Student Development experience preferred, with ability to motivate students.
• Digitally savvy, aware of emerging technologies and able to leverage digital tools for teaching, problem solving, data management.
• Interest in global and regional issues related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Eager to engage and understand local and overseas partners.
• Cultural sensitivity, critical thinking, effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate high level of professionalism and collaborative attitude to drive polytechnic and department goals; and achieve positive outcomes.