Senior Lecturer

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for Residential College 4, focusing on inter-disciplinary courses in innovation and entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and systems thinking. The role requires a PhD and experience in teaching, with a commitment to mentoring students. Ideal candidates should have a passion for impactful education and contribute to the vibrant college community. Applications must include a CV and references, with a closing date of 26 February 2026.

Qualifications

• A PhD is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of relevant teaching experience will be considered an advantage.
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for inter‑disciplinary teaching.
• Keen interest in mentoring/interacting with students.
• Awareness of impactful, student‑centred pedagogical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach inter‑disciplinary courses for first and second‑year undergraduates.
• Contribute to the College's academic and student life programming.
• Advise and mentor students in various living and learning activities.

Skills

Inter‑disciplinary teaching

Mentoring students

Student‑centred pedagogies

Working independently

Teamwork

Education

PhD

Job description

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Residential College 4, NUS UTown)

The appointee will assume the role of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer and teach inter‑disciplinary courses in the College, in the areas of innovation & entrepreneurship, digital literacy/AI, and/or systems thinking. Each inter‑disciplinary course may focus on a specific theme, with the aim of helping students develop broad‑based and critical perspectives on innovation and entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and/or real‑world complex issues. Teaching in the College is conducted through small group seminars for first and second‑year undergraduates from diverse backgrounds, using impactful and student‑centred pedagogies. The appointee is also expected to contribute to the College's academic and student life programming, including advising and mentoring students in various living and learning activities.

Qualifications

• a PhD; at least 1 year of relevant teaching experience will be an advantage.
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for inter‑disciplinary teaching
• Keen interest in mentoring/interacting with students
• Awareness of impactful, student‑centred pedagogical approaches with an interest to engage in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
• Motivation in working independently and as part of a team.

Application Procedure

Please submit a letter with a brief description of your background and your interest in this position, and attach the following documents:

• A detailed curriculum vitae; documents relating to education (including your teaching philosophy and experience in inter‑disciplinary teaching; documents relating to research and service activities and impact, if any).
• The names and contact details of three referees (may include your main PhD supervisor).

About RC4

Residential College 4 (RC4) is one of the residential colleges located in the National University of Singapore's University Town. The college offers the University Town College Programme curriculum and a wide range of living and learning opportunities to foster the holistic development of the 600 undergraduates who reside in the college.

We welcome you to join us!

Closing Date

26 February 2026

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Residential College 4

Department: Teaching

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 31483