This is a 2-year position as a Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
LECTURER, VETERINARY SCIENCE - SCH OF LIFE SCIENCES & CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Fixed Terms
Closing on 22 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
The successful candidate will be mainly responsible for managing the CET programmes and short courses, developing and delivering Continuing Education and Training (CET) in veterinary-related modules, including in-person/online lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and assessments. The candidate will also teach selected Pre-Employment Training (PET) programmes. Lastly, the candidate will engage with industry for collaborations and applied research in animal-related areas such as animal nutrition, veterinary diagnostics, and veterinary clinical practices.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manage the veterinarian-related CET programmes. Collaborating with associate lecturers on curriculum development, academic administration and learners management to ensure effective course delivery and support.
Design, develop, and deliver in-person/online lectures, tutorials, practicals, and assessments for the veterinary-related CET and PET courses, including topics such as animal anatomy and physiology, pathology, immunology, emergency and critical care, and surgical & treatment procedures, etc.
Teach approximately 3 evenings and one weekend per week for CET classes.
Conduct business development to support course growth and outreach for CET courses
Supervise and facilitate student-industry collaboration projects
Collaborate with industry partners on training, applied research, and consultancy projects to stay industry relevant.
Mentor students in character development, career readiness, and provide pastoral care.
Contribute to student-related activities, including leading overseas trips, internships, and outreach events.
For candidates with a license to practice in Singapore, the candidate will also assume the role of an attending veterinarian and a member of the NP Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
What we are looking for
A practicing veterinarian/vet technician/vet nurse
At least 3 years of experience working at a veterinary clinic or hospital
Competent to plan, develop, teach, and support modules related to veterinary science and technology, including but not limited to the following:
Animal anatomy and physiology
Animal pathology and immunology
Veterinary diagnostics, surgical & treatment procedures
Clinical diagnostic techniques
Emergency and critical care
Pain management and anaesthesia
Veterinary Practices
Shelter Management
Able to adopt staggered working hours and conduct lessons in the evenings and/or weekends
Passionate about education and possess a strong interest in nurturing, teaching, mentoring and interacting with youth and adult learners
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:
A valid AVS licence to practise in Singapore
Completion of formal training in adult education
Registration on the National Adult Educator (AE) Registry in Singapore
About your application process
This job is closing on 22 Mar 2026.
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.
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.
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