LECTURER, ELDERCARE - HMIS

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year position as a Lecturer, Eldercare in the School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies.

[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:

• Perspectives of Ageing

• Empowerment & Wellness for Seniors

• Inclusive Ageing & Society

• Lifespan and Psychology of Ageing

• Gerontechnology and Behaviour Design

• Social Policy & Legislation in Ageing

• Population Health & Ageing

• Community Development for Seniors

• Intergenerational Service-Learning

• Multidisciplinary industry-based projects

• Able to teach at least one evening or weekends in the week

• Lead and identify new initiatives and collaborations with the industry, institutes of higher learnings & related agencies

• Stay updated on trends in community solution and care planning for seniors and integrates these into teaching and project work

• Handle administrative work relating to teaching and assigned projects

• Supervise students during internships

[What we are looking for]

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Gerontology or equivalent

• Direct experience and strong interest in eldercare

• Experience in volunteer management, programme and project management in social, community and/or eldercare settings

• Experience in teaching communications related subjects and/or have IT skills will be an advantage

• An agile team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficient in project/time management with a keen attention to detail

• Connections within the non-profit, social service, or care sectors