School of Engineering - Lecturer (Sustainable Built Environment)

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,800 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

Republic Polytechnic invites applications for a Lecturer in Sustainable Built Environment within the School of Engineering. The role involves designing and delivering HVAC/ACMV and building services courses for diploma students, while integrating smart building tech and AI into teaching.

You will develop CET programmes for adult learners, supervise projects and internships, and mentor students toward academic and professional growth, fostering industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Built Environment, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience in HVAC/ACMV or building services.
• Strong knowledge of energy efficiency, Green Building concepts and sustainability.
• Familiarity with smart building systems, building analytics, BIM or IoT is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lessons to full-time diploma students in HVAC, ACMV, Building Services Engineering.
• Integrate industry-relevant technologies such as smart building systems, building analytics, digitalisation and AI.
• Develop CET programmes for adult learners and industry professionals.
• Design assessments and curriculum development, course delivery and student learning responsibilities.
• Supervise student internships, final-year projects and industry-based learning activities.
• Mentor and guide students in their academic, professional and personal development.
• Lead Technology, Innovation and Enterprise projects, including industry consultancy, commissioned projects, applied research and innovation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for industry-funded projects, grants and collaborations with companies, government agencies and professional bodies.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders in the Built Environment sector to support education, innovation and industry engagement.
• Participate in programme administration, outreach activities and other school-wide initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

BIM

IoT

AI

Job description

What the role is:

School of Engineering - Lecturer (Sustainable Built Environment)

What you will be working on:

• Design and deliver lessons to full-time diploma students in areas such as Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV), Building Services Engineering, energy management, Green Buildings, sustainability and related Built Environment disciplines.


• Integrate industry-relevant technologies and practices such as smart building systems, building analytics, digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications into teaching and learning.


• Develop and conduct Continuing Education and Training (CET) programmes for adult learners and industry professionals.


• Design assessments and undertake curriculum development, course delivery and student learning responsibilities.


• Supervise student internships, final-year projects and industry-based learning activities.


• Mentor and guide students in their academic, professional and personal development.


• Initiate, lead and manage Technology, Innovation and Enterprise (TIE) projects, including industry consultancy, commissioned projects, applied research and innovation initiatives.


• Identify opportunities for industry-funded projects, grants and collaborations with companies, government agencies and professional bodies.


• Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders in the Built Environment sector to support education, innovation and industry engagement.


• Participate in programme administration, outreach activities and other school-wide initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Built Environment, Facilities Management, Energy Engineering, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline.


• Preferably with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV), Green Mark consultancy, Building Services Engineering, energy efficiency, sustainability, Facilities Management, or related Built Environment sectors.


• Strong technical knowledge in ACMV/HVAC systems, energy-efficient building services, building energy performance, Green Mark requirements and sustainable building technologies.


• Familiarity with smart building systems, building analytics, digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Building Information Modelling (BIM) or related technologies would be advantageous.


• Experience in managing or participating in industry projects, consultancy assignments, commissioned projects, grant-funded projects or innovation initiatives would be advantageous.


• Passionate about education and committed to nurturing both youth and adult learners.


• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.


• Possess sound planning, organisational and project management skills, with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

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.