Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Applied Chemistry) – School of Chemical & Life Sciences

Singapore Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Polytechnic's School of Chemical & Life Sciences is looking for an academic to teach courses in chemistry and related fields. The role involves curriculum development, teaching, mentoring students, and engaging in industry collaborations. Candidates should have relevant industry experience and a passion for education. A 2-year contract is offered, with the expectation to enhance student learning and success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the cosmetic industry or related fields.
• Flexible and adaptable with a growth mindset.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Passion for education and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lessons and facilitate learning: deliver lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.
• Design new curricula and maintain existing teaching materials.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive teaching resources.
• Share professional insights from the industry to enhance students’ readiness.
• Guide and mentor students in completing industry-related projects.
• Stay current with trends in the chemical industry.
• Enrich students’ learning through activities beyond the classroom.
• Contribute to the school’s strategic priorities and projects.
• Manage teaching-related administrative tasks.
• Provide pastoral support to students.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

[What the role is]

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award - Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2024 & 2025

The School of Chemical & Life Sciences (CLS) offers a wide range of courses to train technologists for the following key industries: food, chemicals, biopharmaceuticals and healthcare.

The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. Not only will he/she have both the technical knowledge and working experience in the relevant discipline, he/she must possess a passion for working with both young and adult learners, nurturing them to be work ready, life ready and world ready. There will be developmental opportunities to develop curriculum, introduce new programs as well as be involved in consultancy, industry and applied research projects. Administrative work related to teaching and school/institutional strategic initiatives will be an important part of the job too. Successful candidates will be expected to be resourceful and innovative with initiative and good communication skills.

[What you will be working on]

The appointee must be competent to teach two or more of the following areas:

• Basic Chemistry (analytical, organic, inorganic, and/or physical chemistry)
• Cosmetic Science /applications / evaluation
• Fragrances applications / evaluation
• Sustainability in chemical industry
• Material / polymer processing / testing / characterisation
• Coatings / formulations
• Specialty chemicals
  
  
  

Responsibilities: -

• Conduct lessons and facilitate learning: deliver lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for both Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) students, fostering an engaging and effective learning environment.
• Curriculum development and enhancement: design new curricula and maintain existing teaching materials, including regular reviews and updates to improve learning outcomes, student performance and employability.
• Development of teaching and assessment materials: prepare and maintain comprehensive teaching resources such as e-learning content, laboratory experiments, assignments and assessment tools to support diverse learning needs.
• Integration of industry experience: share professional insights and experiences from the industry to contextualise learning, bridge the gap between theory and practice and enhance students’ industry readiness.
• Supervision of student projects and internships: guide and mentor students in completing industry-related projects, participate in consultancy work and serve as liaison officers to coordinate student internships.
• Continuous professional development: stay current with trends, innovations, and developments in the chemical industry to ensure curricula remain relevant and aligned with industry practices.
• Student enrichment and support: enrich students’ learning through activities beyond the classroom, such as preparing for competitions, offering career guidance and leading overseas learning and community engagement initiatives.
• Support for school initiatives: contribute to the school’s strategic priorities through active participation in committees, institutional projects, and collaborations with industry partners.
• Teaching administration: manage teaching-related administrative tasks, including the preparation of lesson materials, coordination of assessments within the teaching team, and documentation of student progress.
• Pastoral care and student welfare: provide pastoral support to students, fostering their well-being and personal development throughout their educational journey.
  
  
  

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:-

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the cosmetic industry or related fields, such as research and development, manufacturing, process engineering or similar roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Flexible and adaptable, with a growth mindset and willingness to learn and teach new subject areas.
• Demonstrated interest in exploring emerging technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and resilient individual who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and can perform effectively under pressure.
• Genuine passion for education, mentorship and supporting student success.
• People-oriented, with good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with strong teamwork attributes and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  
  
  

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.