LECTURER, DESIGN & PRODUCT INNOVATION - SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT

Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Lecturer in the School of Design & Environment for a 2-year contract. Responsibilities include module development, conducting assessments, and innovative teaching in both classroom and online settings. The ideal candidate should possess a graduate degree in Industrial/Product Design and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience. Proficiency in UI/UX, Figma, and 3-D modelling tools is essential, along with strong communication skills. This role involves teaching full-time diploma and part-time courses during evenings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of local work experience in the Design industry.
• Competent to teach in both physical classrooms and online environments.
• Experience with Innovative designs and design engineering development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve module content for various learners.
• Conduct teaching and assessments in multiple settings.
• Lead the integration of module content to achieve course objectives.
• Supervise junior team members and solve operational problems.

Skills

Strong communication skills

UI/UX

Figma

3-D modelling

Rhinoceros (Rhino) + Grasshopper

Blender

MS Office software

Education

Accredited graduate degree in Industrial/Product Design

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
• Set and conduct assessments for the modules you are assigned
• Lead in the integration of modules content, teaching and delivery to achieve the course objectives
• Initiate and experiment with new pedagogies or learning technologies to enhance curriculum delivery

Non-Academic duties

• Administrative and other duties to support the management of the school, diploma and modules
• Duties and responsibilities that may arise to support curriculum development and currency
• Solve operational problems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Supervise junior team members to ensure smooth operations

What we are looking for:

Applicants must have strong communication skills and have an inherent passion to teach students in both physical classrooms and online learning environment.

Applicants must have at least 3 years of local work experience in the Design industry and be well versed in UI/UX, Figma, 3-D modelling, Rhinoceros (Rhino) + Grasshopper, Blender, and MS Office software.

Applicant should possess an accredited graduate degree in Industrial/Product Design (B. Arts or equivalent) and be conversant with Entrepreneurship, Interactive Design and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating innovative designs and design engineering development.

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

• Principles of Design and Research
• UI/UX
• User-Centric Design, interface and Digital Prototyping
• Advanced digital modelling, rendering, animation and fabrication
• Sustainable product innovation
• Entrepreneurship and digital marketing
• Design Visualisation and AI for product design

Besides teaching full time diploma students, the lecturer will also be required to teach Part-Time Courses to learners who are working adults. These classes are usually conducted in the evenings from 6pm to 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-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.