Lecturer & Consultant, Digital Innovation and Design

NUS-ISS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NUS-ISS is seeking a Lecturer & Consultant to shape digital innovation and transform professional learning. You will teach in areas like innovation, digital transformation, service design and UX, while developing curricula and leading consultancy projects with industry partners.

The role requires a strong track record in teaching, industry engagement and applying AI in design contexts, with the ability to inspire adult learners and translate industry expertise into practical impact for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Innovation & Technology, Service Design, Design Thinking, UX or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in digital innovation, service design or UX.
• Experience with AI applications in design and innovation (agentic/gen AI).
• Strong teaching, mentoring and ability to engage adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in innovation, digital transformation, service design and UX.
• Design, develop and enhance curriculum, courseware and assessments.
• Lead classroom facilitation and program administration.
• Lead consultancy projects with industry partners.
• Represent NUS-ISS at events and drive marketing and execution of training offerings.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Curriculum design

Industry engagement

Communication

AI in design contexts

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Innovation/Design/UX or related field

Tools

Figma

Miro

Prototyping tools

Job description

Shape the future of digital innovation with the NUS-ISS Digital Innovation & Design Practice. We are looking for passionate and industry-experienced professionals to join us as Lecturer & Consultant, where you will have the opportunity to inspire adult learners, partner with organisations on real-world transformation challenges, and contribute to thought leadership in innovation, emerging technologies, service design and user experience,

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are keen to translate industry expertise into meaningful learning experiences and practical impact for professionals and organisations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching in areas such as innovation, digital transformation, service design and user experience,.
• Design, develop, and continuously enhance curriculum, courseware, and assessments to ensure relevance and learning effectiveness.
• Lead classroom facilitation, foster strong learner engagement, and support effective programme administration.

Consulting & Industry Engagement

• Lead and deliver practice-oriented consultancy projects in collaboration with industry partners.
• Conduct applied research to generate insights, frameworks, and best practices that strengthen digital innovation and design capabilities.
• Represent NUS-ISS at industry events, conferences, and professional networks.
• Drive programme planning, marketing, and execution across training and consulting offerings.
• Collaborate across practices to develop integrated learning and transformation solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership and support organisational development initiatives.

Requirements:

• A good university degree or postgraduate qualification in Innovation & Technology, Service Design, Design Thinking, User Experience (UX), Customer Experience (CX) or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience, ideally in at least two of the following areas: (Digital transformation initiatives / Innovation and organisational change / Service Design and User Experience (UX), including customer journeys and experience strategy)
• Experience in AI, particularly agentic AI and generative AI applications in design and innovation, as well as design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Miro, and other prototyping tools.
• Strong passion for teaching and mentoring, with the ability to engage and inspire adult learners.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience in delivering training, workshops, or corporate learning programmes is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to design and facilitate experiential, hands-on learning activities that support practical skills development.
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging digital trends, technologies, and relevant tools or platforms.