Singapore Polytechnic

Lecturer (Statistics), School of Mathematics & Science (MS)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 30 Dec 2025

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers 2024 & 2025

The job of an academic is challenging but meaningful. Not only will s/he have both the knowledge and working experience, s/he must also possess a passion for working with youths, nurturing and moulding their characters. There will be opportunities to develop curriculum, introduce new courses as well as be involved in consultancy and other applied research projects. Administrative work related to teaching and School/Institutional strategic initiatives will also be an important part of the job. The successful candidates will be expected to be resourceful and innovative with initiative and good communication skills.

The appointee must be competent to teach Statistics at diploma and higher levels, as well as conduct training for adult learners.
In addition, the appointee should also be able to teach in any one of the following areas:
• Mathematics
• Data Analytics
• Computing
• IT Applications

The appointee will also be required to teach at least one of the following broad-based, foundational modules under the common core curriculum to enable our students to have the necessary emerging digital skills and human skills.
• Data Fluency
• Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact
• Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling
• Problem Solving with Creative and Computational Thinking

What you will be working on

Conduct lessons and mentoring of students
Develop curriculum and learning materials for modules stated above
Deploy effective pedagogy to facilitate learning
Participate in educational research projects to enhance pedagogical practices and improve student learning outcomes

What we are looking for

Passionate about education and possess good values
Team player with the ability to work independently
Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal
A good degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or Engineering, preferably with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
Relevant industry experience and/or knowledge of how statistics is applied in different fields such as Engineering, IT or Data Analytics
Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI is a plus

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 Dec 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 Singapore Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.

About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

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