Associate Lecturer (Events & Project Management)

About the role

Republic Polytechnic is seeking experienced industry practitioners to join its Diploma in Events & Project Management (DEPM) as Associate Lecturers. Associate Lecturers bring current industry practices, emerging trends and real-world insights into the classroom, and the school welcomes professionals with expertise in event management, project management, experience design, event technology and digital transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate learning for Pre-Employment Training (PET) and/or Continuing Education & Training (CET) learners, delivering lessons, workshops and learning activities based on approved lesson plans and curriculum materials.
• Facilitate classroom discussions, project work, case studies and experiential learning, and assess learners through grading, feedback and evaluation of assignments, presentations and projects.
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, participation and assessment outcomes.
• Share industry practices, trends, technologies and case studies, and provide practical insights from professional experience.
• Support learners with consultation and guidance on assignments, projects and professional development, and foster an inclusive, collaborative learning environment.
• Take part in lesson briefings, moderation and curriculum review, give feedback on curriculum relevance, and support assessment and invigilation where assigned.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Events Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Business, Marketing, Communications, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience; current or recent practice in a relevant field is highly advantageous.
• Expertise in one or more of: Event and MICE Management, Conference and Exhibition Management, Event Operations and Production, Entertainment and Live Events, Project Management, Customer Experience and Experience Design, Sponsorship and Business Development, Event Marketing and Communications, Event Technology and Digital Experiences, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, Sustainability and ESG in Events, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Innovation and Design Thinking.
• Preferred: strong communication and presentation skills, ability to engage and inspire learners, passion for sharing industry knowledge, strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, and ability to relate theory to real-world applications.
• Experience applying technology and AI in professional settings (e.g. AI-assisted productivity, digital marketing tools, workflow automation, event technology platforms, data analytics tools, digital transformation initiatives) is highly regarded.

Associate Lecturers are typically engaged on a part-time basis and may be required to deliver a minimum of 2 classes during weekdays, evenings and/or weekends, depending on programme requirements.