Lecturer, Centre for Teaching & Learning

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Academic Support

• Deliver and/or facilitate modules in subject areas such as Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates with experience in digital transformation projects or the use of AI tools in teaching and learning will be an advantage.
• Coordinate with Heads of Programme, Module Leaders, and academic teams on lesson planning, assessments, moderation, and grading processes.
• Monitor student engagement and academic performance, provide timely feedback, advisement, and progression counselling to support learner success.

Academic Quality Assurance

• Uphold SIM academic policies and quality standards to ensure consistency, fairness, and rigour in teaching, assessment, and grading practices.
• Participate in academic reviews and contribute to the continuous enhancement of programmes, ensuring alignment with evolving industry trends, emerging technologies, including AI, and future workforce skill requirements.

Administrative Collaboration

• Liaise with internal departments to support effective delivery of teaching, learning, and assessment operations.
• Contribute to programme-related documentation, academic reporting, and institutional compliance as required.

Course Design and Development

• Design, update, and contextualise course materials for face-to-face, blended, and online delivery formats.
• Integrate applied knowledge, real-world case studies, and interdisciplinary themes (e.g. digital transformation, sustainability, UX communication) to maintain industry relevance and learner engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues and subject matter experts to ensure curricular innovation and practical relevance.

Faculty Learning and Development

• Create and share teaching resources, templates, and good practices to enhance instructional quality across the academic team.
• Contribute to pedagogical innovation through faculty learning communities, workshops, onboarding programmes, and academic development events.
• Provide peer support and consultation on learner-centred teaching strategies, digital and AI-enabled teaching tools, assessment design, and emerging educational practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Academic Education

• A Master's degree in Business Transformation, Analytics, Communication, Media Studies, Marketing or a closely related discipline is required.
• A Doctoral degree will be an advantage, depending on the subject area.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant teaching, training, or curriculum development experience within Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) or universities.
• Demonstrated capability in teaching communication-related and / or business-related subjects.
• Proven knowledge of curriculum design, instructional strategies, and adult learning principles.
• Experience working collaboratively with academic teams and/or industry experts to develop practical, applied, and future-focused content.
• Familiarity with blended and online learning environments, including use of educational technologies (e.g. LMS platforms, video conferencing tools, e-assessment systems) to support learner engagement.

Skills

• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively across academic and administrative functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and support diverse learners and colleagues.
• Proficient in use of AI tools, learning management systems, e-learning tools, and digital content creation for teaching.
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the capacity to manage academic and administrative responsibilities simultaneously.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, professional, and committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality and student support.
• Innovative, resourceful, and proactive in addressing instructional needs and enhancing teaching practices.
• Open to continuous professional development and the adoption of evolving pedagogical approaches.
• Collegial and collaborative, contributing positively to a supportive and future-oriented academic environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.