Lecturer, Mathematics - School of Mathematical Sciences & Analytics

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech invites applications for an academic role in the School of Mathematical Sciences & Analytics. The successful candidate will teach Mathematics and related areas, contribute to curriculum development and interdisciplinary modules, and engage in consultancy and applied research projects.

You should be passionate about education, collaborative, and possess a relevant degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Engineering, with experience applying mathematics to engineering, IT or data

Qualifications

• Passionate about education and mentoring students.
• Self-driven, independent with readiness to work in a team.
• Relevant qualification in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Engineering.
• Industry experience and/or knowledge of mathematics applied to Engineering, IT or Data Analytics.
• People-oriented with strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics with the ability to teach in Statistics, Data Analytics, Programming, or IT applications (e.g. Excel).
• Teach at least one interdisciplinary module such as Data Fluency, AI & Its Impact, Data storytelling.
• Develop and review course materials and assessments to enhance learning, performance and employability.
• Stay current with trends in Mathematics to ensure a relevant curriculum.
• Design new class activities and contribute to pedagogical innovation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Engineering

Job description

What the role is

Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026 Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025 The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers for 2024, 2025 & 2026 The job of an academic is challenging but meaningful. Not only will s/he have both the knowledge and working experience, s/he must also possess a passion for working with youths, nurturing, and moulding their characters. There will be opportunities to develop curriculum, introduce new courses as well as be involved in consultancy and other applied research projects. Administrative work related to teaching and School/ Institutional strategic initiatives will also be an important part of the job. The successful candidates will be expected to be resourceful and innovative with initiative and good communication skills.

What you will be working on

As a lecturer in the School of Mathematical Sciences & Analytics, you will be primarily responsible for teaching Mathematics, with the ability to also teach in at least one complementary area such as Statistics, Data Analytics, Programming, or IT applications (e.g. Excel). In line with SP's Common Core Curriculum, you will also be expected to teach at least one interdisciplinary module, which may include:

• Data Fluency
• Artificial Intelligence & Its Impact
• Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling
• Problem Solving with Creative and Computational Thinking

Beyond the classroom, you will play an active role in shaping and evolving the curriculum. This includes:

• Developing and reviewing course materials and assessments to enhance student learning, performance, and employability
• Staying current with trends and developments in Mathematics to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and up to date
• Designing new class activities and contributing to pedagogical innovation to enrich the student learning experience

What we are looking for

• Passionate about education and possess strong interest in teaching and mentoring students
• Self-driven, independent and possess readiness to work as a team
• Relevant qualification in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Engineering
• Relevant industry experience and/or knowledge of how mathematics is applied in different fields such as Engineering, IT or Data Analytics
• People-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, written and communication skill

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance. If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.