Adjunct Lecturer, School of Life Skills and Communication (LSC)

[What the role is]
Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026
Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025
The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers for 2024, 2025 & 2026
As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.
[What you will be working on]
Responsibilities
The appointee will be required to teach in the day (morning and/or afternoon) in the following areas:
Digital skills modules (digital collaboration, data storytelling, personal branding, building dashboards in Power BI) and/or
Communication modules (oral presentation, teamwork and effective interpersonal communication, oral and written communication for work, report writing, proposal writing); and/or
Modules related to current affairs and issues of enduring interest, for the application of skills such as information literacy, critical reasoning, argumentation and persuasion skills; understanding issues and perspectives, design thinking, analysis and presentation of an informed point of view orally and in writing
The appointee may be deployed to train in short courses for adults in the following areas:
Digital skills such as Microsoft Word, digital communication and collaboration, AI for effective workplace communication
Career development such as career planning, job search skills, networking and branding
Communication skills such as intergenerational communication, negotiation skills, coaching and mentoring
Requirements
Relevant qualification in English Language/Applied Linguistics/Mass Communication/Communication Studies/Arts and Social Sciences.
Preference will be given to those with relevant qualifications in Teaching or Education, teaching experience at the tertiary level or adult training experience.
Proficiency in the use of digital and AI tools for teaching would be desirable.
[What we are looking for]
Applicants who require work passes need not apply for this position.
Successful candidate will be offered contract (renewable) on a semestral basis.
Closing date: 30 November 2026
If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.