This is a 2-year position as a Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering Continuing Education and Training (CET) and Pre-Employment Training (PET) programmes in the areas of environmental sustainability, water technology, and waste management.
LECTURER, ENVIRONMENT & WATER TECHNOLOGY - SCHOOL OF LSCT
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Fixed Terms
Closing on 07 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design, develop and deliver in-person/online lectures, tutorials, practicals, assessments and marking for full-time and part-time courses in environmental science and sustainability, environmental engineering, water technology and carbon management
- Be available to teach at least 1 evening per week and/or on weekends for CET classes
- Conduct business development in the environmental industry to drive CET courses, “Industry in Curriculum” and projects.
- Supervise and facilitate student-industry collaboration projects
- Collaborate with industry on training, applied research and/or consultancy projects to stay relevant in your profession.
- Contribute to student-related events (such as leading student overseas trips) and outreach activities.
- Mentor students in character development and career readiness
- Provide pastoral care for students
- Carry out administrative duties to support academic and school operations
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualifications in Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
- Relevant teaching experience or at least 3 years of relevant industry experience in the area of civil or environmental engineering
- Competent to plan, develop, teach, and support modules related to environmental science and sustainable practices, environmental engineering, water technology and carbon management, including but not limited to the following:
- Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation
- Energy & Environmental Management Systems
- Circular Economy & Environmental Sustainability Management
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Environmental Testing
- Passionate about education and possess a strong interest in nurturing, teaching, mentoring and interacting with students
- A team player with strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Self-driven, independent and able to multitask effectively.
Additional Qualifications and Experiences That Are Advantageous
- Qualifications and/or experiences relevant to digitalisation, Internet of Things (IoT), and carbon management
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education, Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP), and/or Diploma in Adult Continuing Education (DACE)
About Ngee Ann Polytechnic
At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full-time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally-recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world.
An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
If you are a self-starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.
About your application process
This job is closing on 07 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ngee Ann Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.