Associate Lecturer - Fundamentals of Ethics and ESG (HE3), Singapore

This course looks at how values connect with finance. The first part (7.5 hours) is a one‑day workshop. It has two goals: Finance ethics: learning how to make ethical decisions in finance and beyond. Ethical expression: learning practical skills to act on those decisions in the workplace without harming your career. The second part (7.5 hours) runs over several sessions and introduces the basics of ESG investing (considering environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions).

• Why investors care about ESG factors.
• How ESG performance links to financial performance and valuation.
• What the “E” and “S” mean, and how they relate to issues like climate change.
• Why governance (“G”) matters and what organisational questions it raises.
• The main ESG reporting frameworks, and how to spot greenwashing when analysing ESG data.

• Mark Individual or Group Assignment if required.
• Period of teaching: 15 hrs
• To understand the content of the module well, communicate with the module leader to understand the expectations on the module, work closely with UP programme director and module lead on the content for delivery.
• To attend SIM and UP lecturers' meetings.
• The candidate will need to meet with the Programme Team and UP faculty before, during and after the module to discuss about the module delivery and student feedback. Additional meetings may be arranged as necessary.

• A Ph.D. or Master's Degree in related discipline from a reputable university
• At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level
• 5 years of relevant work experience will be an added advantage
• To do a 10‑15 minutes presentation during the SIM interview on a provided topic (if shortlisted).