LECTURER, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE - SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT

Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Lecturer for the School of Design & Environment. This role involves developing and delivering modules in both classroom and online settings. Candidates should have at least 3 years of local work experience, a graduate degree in Architecture, and strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities to teach full-time students as well as working adults in evening classes. Join a vibrant academic community committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of demonstrated local work experience.
• Must possess strong communication skills in written, oral and graphic form.
• Competent to plan, develop and teach at least three design areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the content of modules in classroom and online setting.
• Supervises junior team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Administers, reviews and develops sub-systems to support operations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

3-D modelling

SketchUp

Office software

Rhino

Strong communication skills

Education

Accredited graduate degree in Architecture (M. Arch or equivalent)

Job description

What the role is:

This is a 2-year contract position as a Lecturer in the School of Design & Environment

What you will be working on:

Academic duties

• Develop and improve the content of modules you are assigned to teach and deliver for full-time and part-time learners
• Be competent to conduct teaching and delivery of modules in classroom and online setting
• Lead in the integration across modules to achieve the course objectives.
• Initiate and experiment with new pedagogies or learning technologies to enhance curriculum delivery.

Non Academic duties

• Administers, reviews and develops sub-systems to support operations
• Duties and responsibilities that may arises to support curriculum development and currency
• Solves operational problems to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Supervises junior team members to ensure smooth operations

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years of demonstrated local work experience.
• Well versed in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM and 3‑D modelling, SketchUp and Office software. Knowledge of Rhino is an advantage.
• Possess an accredited graduate degree in Architecture (M. Arch or equivalent), demonstrate past professional architectural design. Conversant with Local Authorities’ regulations and compliances.
• Must have strong communication skills in written, oral and graphic form, and have an inherent passion to teach students both in physical classrooms and online learning environment.

Candidate should be competent to plan, develop and teach at least three of the following areas:

• Design Studio
• Architectural Tectonics and Sustainable Building Technologies
• Computer Aided Design & Building Information Modeling
• Architectural and Building Environmental Systems
• Design Simulation & Performance Modeling
• Parametric & Computational Design
• Green Building Technology & System
• Smart & Sustainable Urban System
• Architectural Practice, Compliance & Regulations

Besides teaching full time diploma students, the lecturer may also be required to teach some modules in Part‑Time Diploma/short courses to learners who are working adults and conducted in the evenings from 6pm – 10pm.

About Ngee Ann Polytechnic

At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full‑time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally‑recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world. An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career. If you are a self‑starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all‑round excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.