Lecturer (Engineering Design and Innovation Centre)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for an educator-track faculty member in the Engineering Design and Innovation Centre (EDIC). The appointee will guide multi-disciplinary projects and teach courses at undergraduate and Master’s level, driving project-based learning in design and innovation.

Candidates should have strong expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation, robotics, firmware, UI/UX/HCI/AR/VR, data analytics, or vehicular mechanical systems, and a passion

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering is preferred.
• Candidates from other engineering disciplines with relevant enterprise knowledge will be considered.
• Experience in entrepreneurship and innovation is required.
• Strong skills in robotics, firmware, mechanical design or related areas are essential.
• Experience with UI/UX, HCI, AR/VR is advantageous.
• Experience in data analytics and data-driven design is valued.
• Knowledge of designing mechanical systems for vehicular technology is a plus.
• Teaching design thinking or industrial design is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise multi-disciplinary student projects.
• Teach courses at undergraduate and Master’s levels.
• Foster entrepreneurship and innovation within student teams; own project ownership.

Skills

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Robotics

Electrical design

Mechanical design

UI/UX/HCI/AR/VR

Data analytics

Vehicular tech design

Design thinking

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Computer Engineering

Masters with enterprise knowledge

Job description

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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Job Description

The Engineering Design and Innovation Centre (EDIC) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking an educator-track faculty member to lead and supervise multi-disciplinary projects and to teach courses at the undergraduate and Master's level. EDIC offers exciting project-based learning programmes (the undergraduate Innovation and Design Programme and the Master of Science in Engineering Design and Innovation) that aim to train engineering graduates of the future. It aspires to be the thought leader in design and innovation and wishes to attract top passionate educators who are excited by this opportunity.

Candidates with at least one of the following expertise are eligible to apply:
• Experience in entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Strong skills in robotics / electrical / electronic firmware / mechanical design and development.
• Experience in UI / UX / HCI / AR / VR.
• Experience with data analytics and data driven design.
• Experience in developing mechanical systems related to vehicular technology (e.g. autonomous vehicles, energy efficient vehicles, etc.).
• Experience in teaching design thinking or industrial design will be an added advantage.
Aside from experience in any of the above areas, he/she should have a strong passion in engaging and nurturing students and be ready to take ownership of the projects. A demonstrated track record in leading bold and creative projects would be a definite advantage.

Qualifications

While we expect the candidate to have earned a Ph.D. degree in either Mechanical / Electrical / Computer Engineering, we also welcome applicants from other engineering or related disciplines, as well as applicants with a Master's degree who have knowledge or real experience in starting an enterprise. The candidate is expected to supervise multi-disciplinary groups of students who generally have interests in entrepreneurship.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Dean's Office (College of Design & Eng)

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 20806