As academic staff, you will play an active role in the academic, professional and personal development of your learners to prepare them for work & life. You will mentor PET and CET learners in transforming IT solutions into viable startup ventures, bridging technical innovation with business success.
Nanyang Polytechnic
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Technopreneurship) - School of IT
Fixed Terms
Closing on 25 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
Curriculum & Teaching
- Design, evaluate, and enhance technopreneurship curricula, and co-develop training content with industry partners and startup ecosystem players
- Teaching and project supervision of PET and CET courses, including professional short courses in lean startup, business modeling, and IT commercialization
- Mentor learners through startup development from ideation to market launch, including business planning, customer validation, and pitch preparation
Industry Collaboration
- Spearhead and identify new opportunities, initiatives, and collaborations with VCs, accelerators, incubators, and corporate partners
- Plan, lead, manage, and undertake IT startup project development with industry and SMEs
- Guide learners in accessing grants (mentorship Support, ECI, Startup SG) and funding opportunities
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What we are looking for
Essential:
- At least 3 years of experience working in IT relevant job roles.
- Relevant qualifications in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Business, or related fields
- Good technical background in software development (front-end, back-end, full stack, architecture)
- Proficiency in traditional AI and generative/agentic AI
- Proficiency in cloud technologies
- Strong understanding of startup methodologies, business models, and venture development
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with ability to connect effectively with diverse learners
Good to have:
- Track record in fundraising, scaling startups, or bringing tech products to market
- Network within Singapore's startup ecosystem and familiarity with local funding landscape
- Prior teaching or mentoring experience in entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial mindset with practical, hands-on approach
About your application process
This job is closing on 25 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 Nanyang Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.
About Nanyang Polytechnic
Nanyang Polytechnic is committed to providing quality education and training to prepare our graduates for life and work, equipping them to contribute to the technological, economic and social development of Singapore. Nanyang Polytechnic will harness our resources and expertise to offer manpower development programmes and services to business and industry in support of Singapore's national development.
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