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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Ridge View Residential College

RVRC seeks to appoint up to two committed individuals to complement our team of educators. The successful applicant will, among other things, teach interdisciplinary courses, contribute to curriculum design and development, and engage in out-of-classroom learning and other student-centric pedagogies anchored in the different forms of sustainability and workplace readiness. The appointee will also be expected to contribute to the College's student and residential life programmes, which include advising and mentoring students in various living-and-learning activities. We are specifically seeking applicants with expertise in the economic aspects of sustainability and/or aspects of workplace readiness, although the ideal applicant must have strong interdisciplinary capabilities coupled with a passion for their own field of expertise. The ideal applicant must work well in a team and be committed to student learning, supporting students in their years of university life, and preparing them for their post-college experiences. The successful applicant will be employed as a full-time RVRC faculty member on the University’s Educator Track. The appointment is targeted for January 2026.

We welcome you to apply to join our committed team of educators!

Responsibilities:

  • Design and teach academic interdisciplinary courses, preferably with a focus on the economics of sustainable development, ESG frameworks, and/or aspects of workplace readiness
  • Engage students in out-of-classroom learning (including outdoor learning)
  • Mentor students in formal and informal learning settings
  • Support the College’s mission through service contributions, including leading living-and-learning initiatives

Requirements:

  • A PhD (or equivalent). Candidates with teaching experience at the tertiary level are preferred
  • Fully embracing of interdisciplinary, integrative teaching in and beyond the classroom
  • Motivation and reflectiveness as an educator
  • Adaptability to dynamic working environments
  • Passion for student growth and success
  • Enthusiasm to engage students in a living-and-learning programme
  • Interest in organising and participating in out-of-classroom learning activities

Application Documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Detailed CV listing:
  • academic qualifications
  • employment history (include all academic and non-academic positions held, including leadership roles, if any)
  • summary of relevant courses/modules taught
  • publications and conference presentations (if any)
  • names and contact email of 3 referees
  • Statement of teaching philosophy and reflections of teaching over time (2-page limit)
  • Evidence of teaching quality, including feedback from students and peer evaluations (if available)
  • Other supporting documents

We appreciate your understanding in advance that only selected applicants will be contacted. Review of applications will begin early and proceed on a rolling basis, prior to the conclusion of the application period.

 

Interested applicants are invited to apply via the following link.

 

Applications for this position closed on 11 September 2025.