Lecturer (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science), School of Mathematics & Science

Singapore Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Singapore is seeking an academic with expertise in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science. The role involves developing engaging curriculum, mentoring students, and collaborating on consultancy projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a passion for education, along with effective communication skills. A 2-year contract is offered, and applications will be reviewed within 30 days of closing date.

Qualifications

• Passionate about education and possess good values.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in cloud computing or software engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lessons and mentoring of students.
• Develop curriculum and learning materials for modules.
• Undertake projects/consultancy work with stakeholders.

Skills

Passionate about education

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers 2024 & 2025

The job of an academic is challenging but meaningful. Not only will s/he have both the knowledge and working experience, s/he must also possess a passion for working with youths, nurturing and moulding their characters. There will be opportunities to develop curriculum, introduce new courses as well as be involved in consultancy and other applied research projects. Administrative work related to teaching and School/Institutional strategic initiatives will also be an important part of the job. The successful candidates will be expected to be resourceful and innovative with initiative and good communication skills.

The appointee must be competent to teach at diploma and higher levels in any one of the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Computer Vision (CV)
• Data Science (DS)
• Data Analytics (DA)
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)

In addition, the appointee should also be able to teach in any one of the following areas:

• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Computing
• IT Applications

The appointee will also be required to teach at least one of the following broad-based, foundational modules under the common core curriculum to enable our students to have the necessary emerging digital skills and human skills.

• Data Fluency
• Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact
• Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling
• Problem Solving with Creative and Computational Thinking

What you will be working on

• Conduct lessons and mentoring of students
• Develop curriculum and learning materials for modules stated above
• Deploy effective pedagogy to facilitate learning
• Undertake projects/consultancy work with both internal and external stakeholders, possibly in area of AI and DS

What we are looking for

• Passionate about education and possess good values
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal
• A good degree in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics, preferably with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI is a plus
• Experience in cloud computing or software engineering, particularly in the deployment of AI/DS models into production is preferred though not mandatory

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.