Lecturer, Mathematics - School of Mathematical Sciences & Analytics

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Mathematical Sciences & Analytics invites applications for a Lecturer position. The role focuses on teaching Mathematics with opportunities to cover Statistics, Data Analytics, Programming, or IT applications, and to contribute to curriculum development and applied research.

The successful candidate will inspire youths, develop interdisciplinary modules, and participate in administrative and strategic initiatives to advance student learning and employability.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and mentoring students.
• Self-driven, independent and team-oriented.
• Relevant qualification in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Engineering.
• Industry experience applying mathematics in fields like Engineering, IT or Data Analytics.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review curriculum and assessments to enhance student learning and employability.
• Stay current with trends in Mathematics to keep the curriculum relevant.
• Design new class activities and contribute to pedagogical innovation.
• Teach Mathematics as the primary subject and cover at least one complementary area such as Statistics, Data Analytics, Programming, or IT applications.
• Contribute to consultancy and other applied research projects and participate in school/ institutional initiatives.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Relevant degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/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.