Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Technopreneurship) - School of IT

[What the role is]

As academic staff, you will play an active role in the academic, professional and personal development of your learners to prepare them for work & life. You will mentor PET and CET learners in transforming IT solutions into viable startup ventures, bridging technical innovation with business success.

[What you will be working on]

Curriculum & Teaching

• Design, evaluate, and enhance technopreneurship curricula, and co-develop training content with industry partners and startup ecosystem players
• Teaching and project supervision of PET and CET courses, including professional short courses in lean startup, business modeling, and IT commercialization
• Mentor learners through startup development from ideation to market launch, including business planning, customer validation, and pitch preparation

Industry Collaboration

• Spearhead and identify new opportunities, initiatives, and collaborations with VCs, accelerators, incubators, and corporate partners
• Plan, lead, manage, and undertake IT startup project development with industry and SMEs
• Guide learners in accessing grants (mentorship Support, ECI, Startup SG) and funding opportunities

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[What we are looking for]

Essential:

• At least 3 years of experience working in IT relevant job roles.
• Relevant qualifications in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Business, or related fields
• Good technical background in software development (front-end, back-end, full stack, architecture)
  • Proficiency in traditional AI and generative/agentic AI
  • Proficiency in cloud technologies
• Strong understanding of startup methodologies, business models, and venture development
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with ability to connect effectively with diverse learners

Good to have:

• Track record in fundraising, scaling startups, or bringing tech products to market
• Network within Singapore's startup ecosystem and familiarity with local funding landscape
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience in entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurial mindset with practical, hands-on approach