Ncpa Part-time Lecturer

Nanyang Technological University is hiring a part-time lecturer for the course HE6122 Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development. Candidates must have a PhD, teaching experience, and knowledge in relevant fields. The role involves teaching for 3.25 hours per week over 6 sessions, focusing on environmental challenges and sustainable development strategies. The position is based in Singapore.
HE6122 Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
• Requirements*:

- PhD in a relevant field
- Teaching experience at a tertiary level or with adult learners and excellent teaching evaluation
- Knowledge in Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development; and has experience conducting experiential learning and multimedia course materials.

Teaching Requirement:
Duration: 3.25 hours per week for 6 sessions.

Course Objectives:
The course examines the theories and practices of leadership in environmental economic and sustainable development sector by exploring several key themes and topics. These include environmental economic; environmental pollution and control; global climate change; water crisis and solution; solid and toxic waste, air emission; the relationship between economy and sustainability; new resources including NEWater and waste-to-energy (WET) management: Singapore experience; water supply and resources in China; economic and political measures for sustainable development; environmental Kuznet’s Curve (EKC) hypothesis models; economic & financial evaluation of environmental projects including BOT, BOO, PPT; carbon emission and its potential impacts on economic activities; innovation, new technology, enterprise.

Teaching Outcome:

- Students should be able to understand the current environmental challenges: water and wastewater, solid and toxic waste, and air pollution
- Students should be able to understand the new sustainable environmental development strategies
- Nurture a passion for innovation and leadership in environmental sustainability
- Practice economic and financial approach for environmental project management.

Hiring Institution: NTU