Part-Time Lecturer

Job Description

The Part-Time Lecturer is expected to teach assigned courses, prepare lectures and learning materials, conduct classes, assess student work, provide feedback, and support related academic activities. Candidates typically need a relevant master's degree or higher, strong subject expertise, teaching or professional experience, and excellent communication skills. Depending on the discipline, industry experience, professional qualifications, or evidence of prior teaching may be required. The successful candidate should be reliable, well organized, student focused, and able to follow NTU's academic policies and assessment standards. Availability for scheduled classes, consultations, grading, and coordination with the academic department is also expected.

Company Info

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in western Singapore. It is known internationally for engineering, technology, science, business, education, and interdisciplinary research, with partnerships involving universities, government agencies, and industry. NTU's campus includes extensive teaching, research, residential, cultural, and recreational facilities. The university serves a large community of undergraduate, postgraduate, academic, and professional staff from Singapore and around the world. Its teaching mission emphasizes innovation, practical learning, global outlook, and the development of graduates prepared for changing industries. Part-time lecturers contribute specialist knowledge and teaching capacity across NTU's schools and colleges, supporting students through lectures, tutorials, projects, assessment, and academic guidance.

Destination Guide

Singapore offers strong opportunities in education, technology, finance, healthcare, engineering, logistics, tourism, and research. English is widely used at work, while Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil are also official languages. The culture is multicultural, orderly, and generally welcoming, with excellent public transport, reliable healthcare, diverse food, and high personal safety. Housing and daily expenses can be high, especially in central areas, although public transport is efficient and suburban neighborhoods are well connected. Foreign lecturers normally need appropriate work authorization; the university or employing organization generally advises on and sponsors the relevant pass, such as an Employment Pass or other suitable permit. Before relocating, confirm contract terms, teaching hours, tax treatment, healthcare coverage, and visa eligibility. Singapore's tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain, so light clothing and indoor air-conditioning are important.