School of Infocomm - Lecturer (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning)

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

Job summary

Republic Polytechnic in Singapore is looking for a motivated Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The role involves teaching and supervising projects in AI, machine learning, and deep learning. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with preference given to those holding a Master's or Ph.D. Additionally, relevant experience in AI roles and strong programming skills are required. Join a dynamic environment where you can nurture future AI professionals and shape industry connections.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience as an AI Specialist, Data Scientist, or similar role.
• Relevant AI/ML certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and delivering curriculum in AI, ML, and DL.
• Supervising practical projects in AI and related fields.
• Collaborating with industry experts and communicating AI concepts.

Skills

Programming languages (Python, Flutter, C++)

ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras)

Data modeling and processing

Analytical skills

Communication and collaboration

Understanding of AI ethics and data privacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Master’s or Ph.D. in AI, ML, or Data Science preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

What the role is:

The school is looking for dynamic individuals who are motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment.

What you will be working on:

As a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (AI), you will shape the next generation of AI professionals. This role contributes to a field transforming industries. You will impart knowledge in AI, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL), covering how machines simulate human intelligence in learning, comprehension, creativity, and problem-solving. Professionals fitting various AI job descriptions are in high demand across sectors including IT, education, finance, and healthcare.

Your core responsibilities will involve designing, developing, and delivering curriculum, as well as supervising practical projects in AI, ML, DL, and generative AI. Specifically:

• Teaching AI models to learn from data for applications such as chatbots, self-driving cars, and voice recognition.
• Guiding students in building data science infrastructure, data preprocessing, and cleansing.
• Planning for deployment into production environments.
• Supervising projects involving speech recognition, data mining, and advanced robotics.
• Collaborating with experts and communicating AI utility to diverse audiences.

What we are looking for:

We seek a skilled, innovative professional passionate about AI/ML, dedicated to fostering student career growth and establishing strong industry connections.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Science is highly preferred.

Experience:

• At least 1-year relevant experience as an AI Specialist, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar AI development role.

Certifications:

• Relevant AI/ML certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals, AWS Certified Machine Learning, Google AI Certification).

Key Skills:

• Technical Proficiency: strong grasp of programming languages such as Python, Flutter, and C++; good knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, statistics, and probability; extensive experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Keras; proficiency in cloud platforms for AI deployment (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud); strong understanding of data modeling, mining, and processing.
• Soft Skills: excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; strong communication and collaboration abilities; adaptability to new AI developments; understanding of AI ethics, data privacy, and bias.
• Genuine passion to share knowledge, mentor and interact with youths and adult learners, with strong pastoral and interpersonal skills.

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.