This is a 2-year position as a Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering Continuing Education and Training (CET) and Pre-Employment Training (PET) programmes in the areas of environmental sustainability, water technology, and waste management.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
LECTURER, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY - SCHOOL OF LSCT
Fixed Terms
Closing on 31 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design, develop and deliver in-person/online lectures, tutorials, practicals, assessments and marking for full-time and part-time courses in environmental science and sustainability, environmental engineering, water technology and carbon management
Be available to teach at least 1 evening per week and/or on weekends for CET classes
Conduct business development in the environmental industry to drive CET courses, “Industry in Curriculum” and projects.
Supervise and facilitate student-industry collaboration projects
Collaborate with industry on training, applied research and/or consultancy projects to stay relevant in your profession.
Contribute to student-related events (such as leading student overseas trips) and outreach activities.
Mentor students in character development and career readiness
Provide pastoral care for students
Carry out administrative duties to support academic and school operations
What we are looking for
Relevant qualification(s) in the field(s) of civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science or chemical engineering.
At least 3 years of relevant teaching or industry experience in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science or related fields.
Expertise in environmental monitoring technologies and data analytics, including experience with sensor systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, unmanned aircrafts, unmanned water drones, and environmental data collection and analysis.
Proficiency in microcontroller programming such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi or related languages.
Proficiency in Python programming and data analysis tools.
Competent to plan, develop, teach and support modules related to environmental engineering, environmental science, Internet of Things (IoT), including but not limited to the following modules:
Environmental Analytics & IoT
Environmental Testing
Environmental Microbiology & Biotechnology
Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
Energy and Environmental Management Systems
Engineering Mathematics
Passionate about education and possess strong interest in nurturing, teaching, mentoring and interacting with students.
A team player with strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
Self-driven, independent and able to multi-task effectively.
Additional Qualifications and Experiences That Are Advantageous
Qualifications and/or experiences relevant to digitalisation, Internet of Things (IoT), and carbon management
Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education, Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP), and/or Diploma in Adult Continuing Education (DACE)
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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