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Part-Time Lecturer in Portuguese

Singapore National Technological University Approximately S$70–S$120 per teaching hour, depending on qualifications and experience*
Job Description

The Part-Time Lecturer in Portuguese is expected to teach Portuguese language courses, prepare lessons and learning materials, conduct assessments, provide feedback, and support students’ language development. Candidates should have strong Portuguese proficiency, normally at native or near-native level, along with relevant academic qualifications and teaching experience. A degree in Portuguese, language education, linguistics, or a related discipline is advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate clear communication, effective classroom management, cultural awareness, reliability, and the ability to teach students from varied backgrounds. Familiarity with university-level language instruction, curriculum planning, and digital teaching tools would be beneficial.

Company Info

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in Singapore. It is internationally recognized for strengths in engineering, technology, science, business, education, humanities, and social sciences. The university has a large, multicultural community of students, faculty, researchers, and professional staff, and maintains partnerships with institutions and organizations worldwide. NTU combines research-led teaching with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and global engagement. Its main campus is known for modern academic facilities, residential colleges, green spaces, libraries, laboratories, and student services. Language lecturers contribute to the university’s broad educational environment by helping students build communication skills and intercultural understanding. Employment conditions for part-time academic staff can vary according to teaching hours, qualifications, course requirements, and university policies.

Destination Guide

Singapore offers opportunities in education, technology, finance, healthcare, engineering, logistics, tourism, and professional services. It is a safe, efficient, multicultural city-state with English widely used in workplaces, alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Life is convenient, with excellent public transport, modern healthcare, diverse food, shopping, beaches, parks, and a lively arts scene. Housing can be expensive, especially near central districts, so newcomers often compare room rentals, university accommodation, and areas connected by MRT. Foreign professionals generally need an appropriate work pass arranged through an employer; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, and role. Short-term visitors cannot work legally. Relocating typically involves securing employment, arranging housing, obtaining insurance where appropriate, and budgeting for deposits and daily expenses. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. Respect for different cultures, punctuality, and compliance with local laws are important for settling successfully.

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