Lecturer (Built Environment Technology) / School of Engineering

Temasek Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Polytechnic invites applications for a Lecturer (Built Environment Technology) in the School of Engineering. The role involves designing and delivering industry-relevant curricula across architectural technology, building services, sustainability and digital delivery.

You will mentor students, supervise projects and work-based learning, engage stakeholders, and contribute to curriculum reviews while applying BIM, IDD and AI-enabled workflows in teaching.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in architecture, architectural technology, building services engineering, sustainability, construction management or a related Built Environment discipline.
• At least three years of relevant industry experience in consultancy, project delivery, facilities management, sustainability or digital construction.
• Experience in architectural technology, building services design, sustainability, BIM/VDC, or data-driven workflows.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain technical concepts to diverse learners.
• Ability to mentor and motivate students academically and professionally.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across disciplines and industries.
• Interest in emerging technologies and innovative teaching practices; commitment to lifelong learning.
• Professional registration or accreditation will be an advantage.
• Formal teaching experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver industry-relevant curriculum for full-time and continuing education programmes.
• Develop authentic learning experiences through case studies, projects, labs and simulations.
• Mentor students in learning, internships, projects and career development.
• Supervise student projects and work-based learning with professional ethics and safety focus.
• Engage stakeholders to support curriculum enhancement and workplace learning.
• Contribute to curriculum review with industry changes and learner feedback.
• Apply BIM, IDD and smart-building tech in teaching and projects.
• Maintain currency in Built Environment practices and translate to teaching.
• Support outreach, student recruitment, and multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring & coaching

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Adaptable & improvement-minded

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Architecture / Built Environment degree

Professional registration or accreditation advantage

Tools

BIM

Integrated Digital Delivery

CDE workflows

AI-enabled workflows

Job description

What the role is:

Lecturer (Built Environment Technology) / School of Engineering

What you will be working on:

• Design and deliver industry-relevant curriculum for full-time and continuing education programmes across architectural technology, building services, sustainability and digital delivery.
• Develop authentic learning experiences through case studies, projects, laboratory activities, simulations and industry-based assessments.
• Mentor and guide students in their learning, internships, projects, competitions and career development.
• Supervise student projects and work-based learning, fostering professional ethics, safety awareness and critical thinking.
• Engage industry, professional and public-sector stakeholders to support curriculum enhancement, applied projects and workplace learning opportunities.
• Contribute to curriculum review and quality improvement by incorporating industry developments, regulatory changes and learner feedback.
• Apply emerging technologies and digital practices such as BIM, Integrated Digital Delivery, AI-enabled workflows and smart-building technologies in teaching and project work.
• Maintain professional currency in Built Environment practices, technologies and sustainability trends, and translate these into teaching and programme development.
• Support school initiatives including outreach, student recruitment, industry engagement, continuing education and multidisciplinary projects.

What we are looking for:

• A relevant qualification in architecture, architectural technology, building services engineering, sustainability, construction management or a related Built Environment discipline.
• At least three years of relevant industry experience in areas such as consultancy, project delivery, facilities management, sustainability, digital construction or related Built Environment practice.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • architectural technology and multidisciplinary coordination;
  • building services design and integration;
  • sustainability and building-performance analysis;
  • BIM, VDC, Integrated Digital Delivery or Common Data Environment workflows;
  • digital construction, smart buildings or data-driven solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts effectively to diverse learners.
• Ability to mentor, coach and motivate students in their academic and professional development.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and industry sectors.
• An adaptable and improvement-oriented mindset, with interest in emerging technologies and innovative teaching practices.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative academic environment.
• Professional registration, accreditation or industry certifications will be an advantage.
• Prior experience in training, coaching, workplace mentoring or knowledge-sharing is advantageous. Formal teaching experience is not required.

About Temasek Polytechnic

Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change.TP’s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. “TP Cares” is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community.Learner. Creator. LeaderWe envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.