LECTURER - SOCIAL INNOVATION, DESIGN THINKING, INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS - HMIS

LECTURER - SOCIAL INNOVATION, DESIGN THINKING, INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS - HMIS Location: Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Clementi Campus [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. 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 We are seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join our academic team in Social Innovation & Interdisciplinary Learning. 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. [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 Able to teach at least one evening or weekends in the week, lead overseas student trips Lead and identify new opportunities, initiatives and collaborations with industry stakeholders, related government agencies, social enterprises, community organisations & institutes of higher learning 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] Essential pre-requisites relating to years of experience, skills, knowledge and attributes: Relevant tertiary qualification 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