Ngee Ann Polytechnic

LECTURER - SOCIAL INNOVATION, DESIGN THINKING, INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS - HMIS

Fixed Terms

Closing on 31 May 2026

What the role is

This is a 2-year contract position Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Social Innovation, Design Thinking, Interdisciplinary Projects) in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies.

Candidates should have prior experience in or a related discipline. Competent to develop, teach and provide leadership in the following areas:
• Social Innovation
• Design thinking
• Multidisciplinary industry-based projects

We are seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join our academic team in Social Innovation & Interdisciplinary Learning. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of change-makers, equipping students and adult learners with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to tackle complex social challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.

What you will be working on

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

Social Sustainability
Design Thinking & LUMA Recipes
Multidisciplinary industry-based projects
Project Management & Multidisciplinary Collaborations
Interdisciplinary Learning
Complex problem solving – research, ideation and prototyping
Communication for Social Change
Able to teach at least one evening or weekends in the week, lead overseas student trips
Lead and identify new opportunities, initiatives and collaborations with industry stakeholders, related government agencies, social enterprises, community organisations & institutes of higher learning
Be up to date with the latest developments in social innovation, human-centred design and interdisciplinary learning
Manage administrative work related to teaching and assigned projects

What we are looking for

Essential pre-requisites relating to years of experience, skills, knowledge and attributes:

Relevant tertiary qualification in Design, Social Sciences, Humanities, Business or equivalent
Strong understanding of social innovation concepts, trends, and practices, with hands-on experience in social enterprise, non-profit management, or social impact consulting preferred
Demonstrated ability to apply innovative pedagogical approaches, adopt multidisciplinary perspectives and use technology to enhance teaching and learning
Experience in engaging with industry stakeholders, social enterprises, community organizations, and/or government agencies is highly desirable
An agile team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
Project/time management and attention to detail

About your application process

This job is closing on 31 May 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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