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Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

LECTURER, ARTS BIZ MGT (COMMERCIAL STRATEGY & DIGITAL GROWTH) - HMIS

Fixed Terms
Closing on 15 Mar 2026

What the role is

This is a 2-year contract position as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Arts Business Management in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary studies.

We are seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join our academic team in Arts Business Management. The successful candidate is expected to develop/teach modules that will equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the diverse and evolving arts landscape of Singapore and beyond.

What you will be working on

  • Do you believe the Arts needs a business model revolution?

  • Are you a growth strategist who knows how to monetize creativity in the digital age?

  • Can you bridge the gap between cultural programming and data-driven business intelligence?

If so, Ngee Ann Polytechnic invites you to bring your commercial acumen and digital expertise to our transforming the diploma in Arts Business Management.

At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our diploma in Arts Business Management is pivoting. We are moving beyond traditional arts administration to train the "Bilingual Strategists" of tomorrow—leaders who can navigate both the cultural and commercial realities of the Experience Economy. We foster a collaborative and innovative learning environment, connecting students with commercial industry partners and providing them with real-world experiences in scaling and monetizing the arts.

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the arts, cultural, and entertainment sector by guiding and mentoring our students to be financially sustainable and data-fluent.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Curriculum Development & Delivery Curriculum development, course delivery (face-to-face/online) and project supervision for youth and adult learners in the following areas:

  • Commercial Strategy in Arts & Entertainment (focusing on revenue models, scalability, and monetization of creative IP)

  • Audience Data Analytics for the Cultural Sector (using tools like Tableau/PowerBI to analyze visitor behavior and trends)

  • Digital Revenue Strategy for Creative Businesses (Performance Marketing, E-commerce, Dynamic Pricing for ticketing/events)

  • Applied AI for Creative Productivity (Workflow automation and Generative AI application in an arts context)

  • Partnerships & Business Development in the Experience Economy

Operational & Strategic Responsibilities

  • Able to teach at least one evening or weekends in the week.

  • Lead and identify new opportunities, initiatives, and collaborations with industry stakeholders (specifically in the Commercial Arts, Entertainment, and Tech sectors), related government agencies & institutes of higher learnings.

  • Be up to date with the latest developments in the arts and entertainment sector, specifically in the areas of business models, entrepreneurship, and creative technology.

  • Manage administrative work related to teaching and assigned projects.

What we are looking for

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Arts Management, Business, Data Analytics, or Marketing, coupled with direct and demonstrable experience within the Arts, Entertainment, or Creative Industries.

  • Note: Candidates with pure corporate backgrounds must demonstrate a strong portfolio or professional involvement in the arts/culture/ entertainment sector.

  • Ability to confidently teach and contribute to the development of curriculum across a range of arts business and digital strategy subjects, demonstrating a flexible and adaptable approach.

  • Experience in Data Visualization, Digital Marketing tools, and/or AI workflows is essential.

  • An agile team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Project/time management and attention to detail.

  • A tenacious attitude with a growth mindset

  • Candidates who applied in the last 6 months need not reapply unless there have been significant developments in experience.

About your application process

This job is closing on 15 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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