LECTURER POSITION – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The Institute of Development Management (IDM) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of LECTURER – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Design, Delivery and Evaluation of higher education and training learning programmes
• Contribute towards effective teaching and learning in a blended learning environment
• Conduct assessment and moderation – summative and formative assessments, including moderation to ensure adherence to policy and quality standards
• Design and review the curriculum for blended learning courses in Community Development
• Develop learning material according to IDM Policies and ESHEC guidelines
• Supervise learning research projects
• Contribute to IDM Policies development and review
• Implement quality management systems requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Community Development or related field.
• At least five (5) years of previous teaching experience in a higher education environment or five (5) years of industry experience at the operational or middle management level
• Knowledge and certification in Learning and Assessment systems
• Experience in leading Research and Consultancy projects
• Registered as an Assessor and Moderator with an accredited body
• Membership with a recognized professional body or association

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• A PHD degree or working towards a PHD degree
• A research record proven by accredited publications and international conference presentations
• A postgraduate qualification in Education

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Technical expertise within the discipline
• Commercial awareness and can-do attitude
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Interpersonal and customer relations’ orientation
• Critical and analytical thinking skills
• Self-driven, requiring minimal supervision

Application letter, a detailed CV, transcripts, certified copies of educational qualifications and contact details of three referees, should emailed to  recruitment@idmbls.ac.sz

Closing date: 7^th April, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.