LECTURER, VETERINARY SCIENCE - SCH OF LIFE SCIENCES & CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Singapore
Permanent
Full-time
29 days ago
[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. The candidate will assume the role of an attending veterinarian and a member of the NP Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). 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 and short courses. 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 classesConduct business development to support course growth and outreach for CET coursesSupervise and facilitate student-industry collaboration projectsCollaborate 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.[What we are looking for]Degree in veterinary medicine from a recognised institutionA valid AVS license to practice in SingaporeAt least 3 years of experience working at a veterinary clinic or hospitalCompetent to plan, develop, teach, and support modules related to veterinary science and technology, including but not limited to the following:Animal anatomy and physiologyAnimal pathology and immunologyVeterinary diagnostics, surgical & treatment proceduresClinical diagnostic techniquesEmergency and critical carePain management and anaesthesiaVeterinary PracticesShelter ManagementAble to adopt staggered working hours and conduct lessons in the evenings and/or weekendsPassionate about education and possess a strong interest in nurturing, teaching, mentoring and interacting with youth and adult learnersA team player with strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skillsSelf-driven, independent and able to multitask effectively.Additional qualifications and experiences that are advantageous:Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education, Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP)Diploma in Adult Continuing Education (DACE)