Senior Lecturer

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore is looking for a committed individual to join their RVRC faculty team. The successful applicant will teach interdisciplinary courses, contribute to curriculum design, and mentor students. We're seeking applicants with a PhD and expertise in workplace readiness. This full-time position focuses on enhancing student learning and preparing them for future experiences. The appointment is targeted for July 2026, with applications closing on 22 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent.
• Experience at the tertiary level is preferred.
• Motivation and reflectiveness as an educator are essential.
• Must have a passion for student growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach interdisciplinary courses with a focus on skills for the future.
• Engage students in outdoor learning experiences.
• Mentor students in both formal and informal learning environments.
• Lead living-and-learning initiatives to support the College's mission.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Cultural intelligence

Mentoring

Out-of-classroom learning

Adaptability

Education

PhD (or equivalent)

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUSCareer Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUSCareer Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) is a vibrant "living-and-learning" community of around 650 NUS students, As part of their residency, sudents participate in a two-year academic programme that complements their majors by supporting four of the the NUS General Education pillars. This programme is integrated into the day-to-day life of the College, which has a strong focus on sustainability and workplace readiness. RVRC's education mission is to cultivate students who are intellectually inquisitive, keen to grow, future-oriented, and value social and environmental responsibility.

Job Description :

RVRC seeks to appoint a committed individual to complement our team of educators. The successful applicant will, among other things, teach interdisciplinary courses, contribute to curriculum design and development, and engage in out-of-classroom learning and other student-centric pedagogies anchored in the different forms of sustainability and / or workplace readiness. The appointee will also be expected to contribute to the College's student and residential life programmes, which include advising and mentoring students in various living-and-learning activities. We are specifically seeking applicants with expertise in workplace readiness, although the ideal applicant must have strong interdisciplinary capabilities coupled with a passion for their own field of expertise. The ideal applicant must work work well in a team and be committed to student learning, supporting students in their years of university life, and preparing them for their post college experiences. The successful applicant will be employed as a full-time RVRC faculty member on the University's Educator Track. The appointment is targeted for July 2026.

We welcome you to apply to join our committed team of educators!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities :

• Design and teach academic interdisciplinary courses, specifically with a focus on intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, cultural intelligence, and / or the future of work.
• Engage students in out-of-classroom learning (including outdoor learning).
• Mentor students in formal and informal learning settings.
• Support the College's mission through service contributions, including leading living-and-learning initiatives.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A PhD (or equivalent). Candidates with teaching experience at the tertiary level are preferred.
• Fully embracing of interdisciplinary, integrative teaching in and beyond the classroom.
• Motivation and reflectiveness as an educator,
• Adaptability to dynamic working environments.
• Passion for student growth and success.
• Enthusiasm to engage students in a living-and-learning programme.
• Interest in organising and participating in out-of-classroom learning activities.

Application Documents :

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV listing:academic qualificationsemployment history (include all academic and non-academic positions held, including leadership roles, if any)summary of relevant courses/modules taughtpublications and conference presentations (if any)names and contact email of 3 referees.
• Statement of teaching philosophy and reflections on teaching practice (2-page limit)
• Evidence of teaching quality, including feedback from students and peer evaluations (if available)
• Other supporting documents

We appreciate your understanding in advance that only selected applicants will be contacted. Review of applications will begin early and proceed on a rolling basis, prior to the conclusion of the application period.

Closing date : 22 February 2026