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