Singapore Polytechnic

Lecturer - School of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

Fixed Terms

Closing on 18 Jun 2026

What the role is

Job Description Summary
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The role of an academic is both challenging and deeply rewarding. Beyond possessing the necessary knowledge and skillsets, the ideal candidate should demonstrate a genuine passion for education, especially in working with youths—guiding their development and shaping their character.

As a lecturer, you will have the opportunity to design and deliver curricula, develop new courses, and participate in consultancy and applied research projects. You will also be actively involved in school- and institution-level strategic initiatives and administrative functions that support teaching and learning.

We are seeking a resourceful, adaptable, and proactive team player with strong communication skills, who is committed to both academic excellence and student success.

Teaching Areas:
Candidates should be competent to teach in one or more of the following areas:

• Robotics and Automation
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• 2D/3D Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
• C/C++ or Python Programming

What you will be working on

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and conduct engaging lessons, tutorials, and lab sessions for full-time students, adult learners, and industry personnel.
Stay abreast of advancements in the manufacturing and automation sectors to ensure curriculum relevance and propose continuous improvements.
Mentor and provide pastoral care to students, supporting their academic and personal growth.
Actively engage with industry partners to co-develop learning opportunities such as internships, student-industry projects, and learning journeys.
Contribute to course administration and support general school operations and institutional initiatives.

Requirements:-

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Relevant experience in mechatronics, manufacturing, automation, Industry 4.0 technologies, or robotics is required, with a minimum of 2 years preferred. Fresh graduates with relevant training or strong interest are also welcome to apply.
Confident in industry collaboration and building partnerships.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, independent, and a collaborative team player.
Passionate about teaching and mentoring both young adults and adult learners.

What we are looking for

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

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

About your application process

This job is closing on 18 Jun 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 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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