[What the role is]
This is a 2-year position as a Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology.
[What you will be working on]
The successful candidate will be mainly responsible for managing the CET programmes and short courses, developing and delivering Continuing Education and Training (CET) in veterinary-related modules, including in-person/online lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and assessments. The candidate will also teach selected Pre-Employment Training (PET) programmes. Lastly, the candidate will engage with industry for collaborations and applied research in animal-related areas such as animal nutrition, veterinary diagnostics, and veterinary clinical practices.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage the veterinarian-related CET programmes. Collaborating with associate lecturers on curriculum development, academic administration and learners management to ensure effective course delivery and support.
- Design, develop, and deliver in-person/online lectures, tutorials, practicals, and assessments for the veterinary-related CET and PET courses, including topics such as animal anatomy and physiology, pathology, immunology, emergency and critical care, and surgical & treatment procedures, etc.
- Teach approximately 3 evenings and one weekend per week for CET classes.
- Conduct business development to support course growth and outreach for CET courses
- Supervise and facilitate student-industry collaboration projects
- Collaborate with industry partners on training, applied research, and consultancy projects to stay industry relevant.
- Mentor students in character development, career readiness, and provide pastoral care.
- Contribute to student-related activities, including leading overseas trips, internships, and outreach events.
- For candidates with a license to practice in Singapore, the candidate will also assume the role of an attending veterinarian and a member of the NP Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
[What we are looking for]
- A practicing veterinarian/vet technician/vet nurse
- At least 3 years of experience working at a veterinary clinic or hospital
- Competent to plan, develop, teach, and support modules related to veterinary science and technology, including but not limited to the following:
- Animal anatomy and physiology
- Animal pathology and immunology
- Veterinary diagnostics, surgical & treatment procedures
- Clinical diagnostic techniques
- Emergency and critical care
- Pain management and anaesthesia
- Veterinary Practices
- Shelter Management
- Able to adopt staggered working hours and conduct lessons in the evenings and/or weekends
- Passionate about education and possess a strong interest in nurturing, teaching, mentoring and interacting with youth and adult learners
- A team player with strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Self-driven, independent and able to multitask effectively.
Additional Qualifications And Experiences That Are Advantageous
- A valid AVS licence to practise in Singapore
- Completion of formal training in adult education
- Registration on the National Adult Educator (AE) Registry in Singapore
