Part-time Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Job Description

The Part-time Lecturer will teach undergraduate or postgraduate modules in mechanical and aerospace engineering, prepare lectures and learning materials, conduct tutorials or laboratory sessions, assess student work, and contribute to course administration. Applicants are generally expected to hold a relevant engineering degree, preferably a master's or doctorate, along with professional, industrial, research, or teaching experience in the subject area. Strong communication skills, sound technical knowledge, and the ability to engage students are important. The candidate should be reliable, well organised, comfortable using learning technologies, and available to meet teaching, consultation, assessment, and examination responsibilities during the academic term.

Company Info

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in western Singapore. It is recognised internationally for engineering, technology, science, business, education, humanities, and social sciences, with strong links to industry and a broad global research network. The university's School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering covers areas such as mechanical systems, aerospace engineering, robotics, manufacturing, energy, materials, and design. NTU combines research-led teaching with practical and interdisciplinary learning, and its campus includes laboratories, academic facilities, student residences, and extensive support services. The university employs academics, researchers, professional staff, and part-time teaching specialists. Its location in Singapore provides access to a highly developed economy, strong infrastructure, and a regional hub for engineering, aviation, manufacturing, and technology.

Destination Guide

Singapore offers opportunities in engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, technology, research, education, finance, healthcare, and logistics. English is widely used at work, while the culture is multicultural, orderly, and generally professional. The island has excellent public transport, reliable healthcare, safe neighbourhoods, diverse food, and many parks and coastal areas, though housing and daily expenses can be high. Popular residential areas include Jurong West, Clementi, Queenstown, and Buona Vista, which offer convenient access to NTU or other campuses. Foreign hires usually need an appropriate work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or relevant short-term arrangement; the employer normally supports the application. Bring verified qualifications and allow time for immigration and housing paperwork. A realistic relocation budget should include a rental deposit, temporary accommodation, transport, insurance, and furnishing costs.