LECTURER, PSYCHOLOGY - HMIS

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year contract position as a Lecturer, Psychology in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies.

[What you will be working on]

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Lecturer to join our academic team, specialising in Psychology and Social & Emotional Wellness. This role involves delivering high-quality education to diploma students whilst contributing to curriculum development and innovation in mental health and wellbeing education.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Teaching & Curriculum Development  

• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in psychology and social & emotional wellbeing modules

• Develop and teach curriculum content for courses including Community Psychology, Mental Wellness, Lifespan Psychology, Social Psychology, Organizational Behaviour

• Design and implement innovative teaching methodologies for both face-to-face and online learning environments

• Integrate social and emotional learning components across interdisciplinary programmes

• Supervise student projects, internships, and research activities

• Collaborate with industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and graduate employability

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

Student Development & Support

• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students

• Support students' personal and professional development in psychology-related fields

• Facilitate student engagement in community service and mental health advocacy initiatives

• Lead student overseas trips

Professional Engagement

• Maintain active engagement with professional psychology bodies and mental health organisations

• Participate in research activities and scholarly publications

• Contribute to consultancy projects and community outreach programmes

[What we are looking for]

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology

• Relevant professional registration or certification in psychology practice preferred

• Preferably have 3 years of teaching experience in higher education or relevant industry experience

Professional Experience

• 3 or more years of work experience in community psychology, mental health services, or social intervention programmes

• Experience in project supervision and student mentorship

• Preferably has experience in teaching, curriculum development and course delivery

• Knowledge of Singapore's mental health landscape and community services advantageous

Skills & Competencies

• Experience working with diverse populations including youth, adults, and vulnerable communities

• Proficiency in digital learning platforms and educational technology

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Data Analytics skills