Part-Time Lecturer for Introduction to Museum Studies

Job Description

The Part-Time Lecturer will teach Introduction to Museum Studies, prepare and deliver lectures or seminars, develop learning materials, assess student work, and support course-related activities. Candidates should have relevant academic qualifications and professional or research experience in museum studies, museology, heritage, cultural management, or a closely related field. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are expected, together with the ability to engage students and explain concepts clearly. Experience in museums, galleries, cultural institutions, collections, exhibitions, or heritage work would be advantageous. The role also requires reliability, sound academic judgment, and the ability to work effectively within NTU’s teaching framework.

Company Info

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in Singapore. It is internationally recognised for science, engineering, technology, business, education, social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary research. NTU’s Yunnan Garden campus combines academic facilities, research centres, libraries, student residences, cultural spaces, and extensive green areas. The university serves a large local and international community of students, faculty, researchers, and professional staff. NTU works closely with industry, government, and overseas academic partners, supporting innovation and knowledge exchange. Through its humanities and arts programmes, the university also contributes to cultural studies, heritage, museum education, and public engagement. Employment opportunities range from academic and teaching appointments to research, administration, student services, technology, and campus operations.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island with opportunities in education, technology, finance, healthcare, tourism, logistics, culture, and research. Universities and museums offer roles for lecturers, researchers, curators, educators, and administrators, although competition can be strong. The culture is multicultural, orderly, and generally welcoming, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Public transport is efficient, healthcare is high quality, and daily life is convenient, but housing and dining in central areas can be expensive. Employment usually requires an appropriate work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or work authorisation arranged by the employer; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, and current government rules. New arrivals should secure a valid job offer, confirm pass sponsorship, budget for rent and deposits, and check tax, healthcare, and dependent-pass requirements before relocating.