Lecturer, Product Innovation

NPO Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Southwest; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lecturer to inspire and mentor students in the School of Design & Environment. This role involves developing engaging curriculum content and teaching both full-time and part-time courses, utilizing innovative pedagogies and learning technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design, particularly in UI/UX and digital prototyping, and will be adept at fostering a dynamic learning environment. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to shaping the future of design education and making a significant impact on students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of local work experience in the design industry.
• Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve module content for full-time and part-time learners.
• Conduct assessments and lead integration of modules to achieve course objectives.

Skills

UI/UX

Figma

3D Modeling

Rhinoceros (Rhino) + Grasshopper

Blender

MS Office

Entrepreneurship

Interactive Design

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Education

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 settings
• 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 written, oral, and visual communication skills. They must have an inherent passion to teach, mentor, and coach students along their education journey in both physical classrooms and online learning environments.

Applicants must have at least 3 years of local work experience in the design industry and be well versed in UI/UX, Figma, 3D modeling, Rhinoceros (Rhino) + Grasshopper, Blender, and MS Office software. The 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. Candidates must be competent to plan, develop, and teach at least three of the following areas:

• UI/UX
• User interface and Digital Prototyping
• Advanced digital modeling, rendering, and animation
• Sustainable product innovation
• Entrepreneurship and digital marketing
• Technology 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 6 PM to 10 PM.