Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Acad Dev & Mgmt) - Sch of Engineering

Nanyang Polytechnic; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Polytechnic invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Academic Development) in the School of Engineering. The role focuses on designing and delivering applied curricula in statistics, electronics, design thinking, business innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a strong emphasis on collaborative, industry-relevant learning.

The position requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and a recognised qualification in Engineering or Statistics.

Qualifications

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering or Statistics.
• At least 2 years of relevant work/industrial experience in a related field.
• Knowledge in curricula design, pedagogy, online learning platforms, and Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver curricula to students.
• Collaborate in teams to foster innovation and entrepreneurship programmes.
• Lead or represent the school in committees and student development activities.
• Identify and spearhead new opportunities and collaborations with industry partners.
• Plan and undertake projects or co-developed training courses with stakeholders.
• Plan, develop and deliver CET programmes for adult learners and partners.
• Conduct and contribute to research in teaching and learning.
• Perform academic, administrative and related duties as assigned.
• Mentor and guide students in academic and personal development.

Skills

Curriculum design

Pedagogy

Online learning

Excel

Project-based learning

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or Statistics degree

Tools

LMS platforms

Educational technology

Job description

What the role is

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Academic Development) – School of Engineering

What you will be working on

• Design, develop and deliver applied Statistics, Electronics, Design Thinking, Business Innovation, and/or entrepreneurship curricula to students.
• Work collaboratively in teams to foster culture of innovative and enterprising efforts among staff and develop entrepreneurship programmes to nurture entrepreneurial mindsets among learners.
• Lead and/or represent the school in committees such as in-reach, out-reach, academic operations and student development, as and when required.
• Identify and spearhead new opportunities, initiatives and collaborations within the polytechnic and/or with industry partners.
• Plan, lead, manage and undertake projects or co-developed training courses with internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan, develop and deliver Continuing Education and Training (CET) programmes for adult learners and industry partners.
• Conduct and contribute to research efforts in teaching and learning.
• Perform academic, administrative and other related duties as assigned.
• Mentor and guide students in both academic and personal development.

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What we are looking for

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering or Statistics.
• At least 2 years of relevant work/industrial experience in a related field, preferably involving applications of Statistics, Electronics, Design Thinking or Entrepreneurship.
• Possess relevant knowledge and skills in the following areas:
  • Design and development of curricula in applied Statistics, Electronics, Design Thinking, Business Innovation, and/or entrepreneurship
  • Pedagogy and effective teaching/assessment practices, including design thinking and project-based learning
  • Good IT skills and competency in working with online learning platforms and educational technology
  • Use of Excel for data analysis, reporting and instructional support
• Strong communication and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Candidates who are conversant in blended learning, tech-enabled teaching tools, design thinking, entrepreneurship and project-based learning will have an advantage.