Associate Lecturer - Airport Design

Job Description

SIM is looking for associates who are dedicated, highly-motivated and possess a strong passion for teaching and shaping the minds of the young generation. Candidates will be expected to deliver the course content in a 3-hour lecture format on a weekly basis, and manage assessment marking within a given deadline. They will work closely with the course coordinator based in the partner university to achieve the desired students’ outcome.

Module: Airport Design

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles, practices, trends, and challenges related to airport design and development. It emphasises the development of analytical and problem-solving skills essential for the field.

Students will explore various considerations involved in designing and developing airport facilities, focusing on layout, functionality, and operational efficiency. Core topics include:

International and domestic regulations and standards for airport design and development

Factors influencing the design approach and development process

Fundamental principles guiding airport design and development

Challenges in creating facilities and processes that ensure safe, efficient airport operations

Best practices in airport design and development

The course equips students with the ability to gather and analyse critical data for creating effective airport design concepts, focusing on processes and functionality. Additionally, students will apply their knowledge and skills to real-world airport design problems through case studies and simulations, where possible, providing a practical and immersive learning experience.

Classes are mostly conducted during weekday evening from 7.00pm to 10.00pm.

Teaching information:

1) To teach the 6 required sessions of a 3-hour lecture for once a week.

2) To set, coach and mark assessments

Job Requirements

A master's degree or higher in an aviation or related field will be preferred.

Must have industry experience in airport master planning.

A cademic teaching experience is p referred but not compulsory.

A professional certification in Project Management will be an added advantage with exposure in project management in the aviation environment.

Able to teach evening classes on weekday or day classes on Saturday.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.