LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER, YOUTH WORK - HMIS

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year contract position as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Youth Work in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary studies.

We are seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join our academic team in Psychology and Community Development. The successful candidate is expected to develop/teach modules that foster understanding of human behaviour to shape society and create real impact for communities.

[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:

• Youths & Society

• Wellness for Youths

• Youth Engagement & Outreach

• Knowing & Engaging Youths

• Youths & Technology

• Managing Stakeholders: Engaging Parents & Community

• Group Dynamics & Facilitation

• Delivering Effective Programmes for Resilient Youth

• Lead and identify new opportunities, initiatives and collaborations with industry stakeholders, related government agencies, social enterprises, community organisations & institutes of higher learnings

• 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]

• Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Psychology, Community Development or related fields, any prior research experience in the fields of social and behaviour science, mental wellness and related discipline

• Extensive experience in the youth sector, encompassing both direct service delivery and program management

• Interest in adult education and a willingness to support continuing education initiatives are valued

• An agile team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

• Project/time management and attention to detail

• A tenacious attitude with a growth mindset

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

• Candidates who applied in the last 6 months need not reapply unless there have been significant developments in experience