School of Applied Science - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (CET)

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Polytechnic in Singapore is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Continuing Education & Training) to design and deliver CET curricula across multiple science and tech domains. You will design and develop programs in areas like AI, data science, environmental sustainability, and more for adult learners.

You will deliver planned curriculum to adult learners during weekday evenings or weekends, provide mentorship to strengthen workplace learning, and contribute to industry engagement and

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Applied Sciences, Data Science, AI, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of industry experience in Science, Education, Marketing, Workplace Learning, Business Development or Consultancy.
• TAE WSQ certifications such as ACLP, ACTA, or DACE are advantageous.
• Passion for lifelong learning andability to teach working professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage adult learners.
• Proficiency with digital learning technologies and online collaboration platforms.
• Experience applying AI in scientific disciplines and translating use cases to hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop CET curricula in two or more listed areas.
• Deliver curriculum to adult learners on weekday evenings or weekends.
• Provide mentorship to adult learners to strengthen workplace learning.
• Contribute to industry engagement activities and support companies in developing OJT plans.
• Lead or participate in applied research and workplace consultancy projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Lifelong learning mindset

Planning and facilitation

Digital learning technologies

AI tools proficiency

Industry consultancy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences/Data Science/AI or related

WSQ ACLP/ACTA/DACE certifications (advantage)

Job description

What the role is:

School of Applied Science - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Continuing Education & Training)

What you will be working on:

• Design and develop curriculum of Continuing Education & Training (CET) programmes in at least two of the following subject areas:
  • i. AI Applications in Science and Digitalisation
  • ii. Environmental Services and Sustainability
  • iii. Agricultural Sciences
  • iv. Food Manufacturing and Services
  • v. Nutrition, Health and Wellness
  • vi. Data Science and Bioinformatics
  • vii. Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • viii. Radiation Protection and Safety
• Deliver planned curriculum to adult learners on scheduled weekday evenings or on weekends and participate in assessment activities
• Provide mentorship to adult learners to strengthen their workplace learning
• Contribute to industry engagement related activities and support companies in developing and implementing structured on-the-job training (OJT) plans.
• Lead or participate in applied research and workplace consultancy projects

What we are looking for:

• Relevant qualification in Applied Sciences, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or other related disciplines.
• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in Science, Education, Marketing, Workplace Learning, Business Development and/or Consultancy.
• Training and Adult Education (TAE) Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) certifications such as Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP), Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), or Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) will be an added advantage.
• Passion for lifelong learning and the ability to facilitate learning for working professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to engage adult learners effectively and foster collaborative relationships with industry partners and stakeholders.
• Effective planning, organisational and classroom facilitation skills, with a focus on practical application and learner-centred teaching.
• Proficient in the use of digital learning technologies, AI tools and online collaboration platforms.
• Prior experience in consultancy and industry projects, and demonstrated ability to apply AI within scientific disciplines and translate industry use cases into practical, hands-on learning experiences will be advantageous.

About Republic Polytechnic

The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has seven schools offering courses in Applied Science, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports and Health, and Technology for Arts, Media and Design. To support Singapore’s national effort to promote continuous, lifelong learning, our Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) offers a wide range of part-time programmes. We welcome you to grow with us! Discover a people- and family-oriented culture, where you are inspired to improve as you nurture lifelong learners. For more information from RP, please visit https://www.rp.edu.sg/careers or follow us on LinkedIn.