Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Sustainability Enginee

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative university is seeking passionate faculty members to join its Engineering Cluster, focusing on sustainability engineering. This role emphasizes applied research and curriculum development aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in sustainability management, contributing to transformative educational experiences for students. With a vibrant campus and a commitment to industry collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to inspire future leaders in sustainability and engineering.

Benefits

Competitive Remuneration

Generous Employment Benefits

Research Funding Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enhancing environmental sustainability through engineering.
• Motivated to develop and teach curriculum related to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Drive applied research projects focused on sustainability solutions.
• Collaborate with industry on sustainability measurement and management.

Skills

Sustainability Management

Environmental Engineering

Carbon Accounting

Life Cycle Analysis

Curriculum Development

Education

PhD in Engineering

Master's in Sustainability

Tools

Carbon Capture Technologies

Sustainability Reporting Tools

Job description

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Sustainability Engineering

FACULTY OPENINGS AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society.

The university’s unique pedagogy integrates work and study, embracing authentic learning in a real-world environment through collaborations with key strategic partners. Its focus on applied research with business impact is aimed at helping industry innovate and grow. SIT’s centralised campus within the larger Punggol Digital District will feature a vibrant learning environment where academia and industry will be tightly integrated with the community. SIT espouses an applied learning approach and offers degrees with a strong focus on science and technology. Our faculty work closely with industry on translational research and innovation, as well as provide consultancy on solutions to industry challenges. This well-established nexus with industry endows our graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience – attuning them to the needs and demands of the future economy.

SIT is also establishing strategic live test beds known as ‘Living Labs’ both within and beyond its upcoming Punggol campus to support greater experiential learning and strengthen its applied research offerings. The university’s pool of Engineering experts works with multi-disciplinary teams to drive strategic translational research in key areas such as energy resilience, sustainable infrastructure engineering and maintenance, and maritime engineering.

As a young university, we encourage innovation and seek the right candidates to join us in realizing our vision into an increasingly vibrant reality. We offer competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, access to funding to undertake research relevant to industry, and opportunities to inspire and nurture the next generation of skilled and work-ready undergraduates.

For this faculty position, we are looking for candidates with an engineering background, who have extensive experience in the area of sustainability.

Essential

• Academic and/or industrial experience in enhancing environmental sustainability through engineering solutioning and/or sustainability management
• A background and interest in one or more fields of engineering, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, building, and environmental engineering
• Experience and knowledge in one or more areas of sustainability measurement and management, such as carbon accounting, life cycle analysis, and sustainability reporting
• Motivated to develop and teach curriculum related to sustainability
• Strong interest in developing sustainability and/or engineering solutions through applied research projects

Desirable

• Good knowledge of sustainability-related technologies such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage
• Hands-on experience in engineering projects with sustainability goals
• Experience in engineering projects that integrate the three pillars of sustainability
• PhD in a related technical area (preferred)
• Experience leading or involved in industry-academia partnership projects

Successful candidates will join the Engineering (ENG) Cluster, one of five academic clusters at SIT, as members of a team passionate about higher education and deeply involved in industry transformation through applied research programs.