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