Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Makerspace+)

Job Description

What You Will Be Working On Coaching and Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to students, staff and start-ups on engineering-based projects/prototyping.
• Foster creativity and critical thinking in a collaborative, inquiry-driven learning environment.
• Assist learners in designing, prototyping, testing, and refining their projects.

Workshop Facilitation

• Design and lead hands-on workshops related to mechanical engineering, electronics, CAD, robotics, or other relevant areas.
• Support cross-disciplinary projects that combine engineering with art, design, or coding.

Makerspace Management

• Ensure safe and effective use of tools and equipment (e.g. 3D printers, laser cutters, wood working machines, soldering stations).
• Maintain, basic repair, and calibrate engineering tools and equipment.
• Monitor inventory of materials and suggest procurement needs.

Industry Engagement and Curriculum Support

• Work with faculty and staff to integrate engineering projects into existing courses and programs.
• Contribute to curriculum development focused on engineering design thinking and iterative learning.
• Engage in initiatives in technological research and innovation, industry projects and consultancy work, which includes leading functional teams/projects, training/mentoring junior staff, etc
• Support outreach programs and events to engage the broader community in STEM and making.

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant qualification in mechanical, electronics, mechatronics engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of professional work experience.
• Hands-on experience with engineering tools and fabrication technologies (e.g., CAD software, microcontrollers, mechanical prototyping, additive/subtractive manufacturing).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with learners from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
• Commitment to safety in a makerspace environment
• Familiarity with project-based learning or inquiry-based teaching approaches.
• Comfort with programming and electronics (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python).
• Working experience as an engineer or related field (coding and programming experience is a plus)
• Experience working in a makerspace, innovation lab, educational setting or equivalent will be preferred.

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Tagged as: 3D Printing, Education, Electronics, Learning technologies, Lecturer, Makerspace, Programming

Company Overview

Situated in Tampines next to the idyllic Bedok Reservoir, Temasek Polytechnic is a leading institution of higher learning in Singapore. Established in April 1990, we take pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change. TP by the numbers • Established in 1990 • 37 full-time diploma courses • 6 academic schools • About 14,000 full-time students • >40 part-time courses • 1 AWESOME FAMILY

Additional Information

Job Title:

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Makerspace+)

Educational Requirements:

Relevant qualification in mechanical, electronics, mechatronics engineering

Career Level:

Intermediate or Experienced

Work Schedule:

Regular

Minimum Salary:

To be determined by Hiring Manager

Maximum Salary:

To be determined by Hiring Manager

Years of Experience:

5-10

Other Requirements:

1) Familiarity with project-based learning or inquiry-based teaching approaches.
2) Comfort with programming and electronics (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python).
3) Working experience as an engineer or related field (coding and programming experience is a plus)
4) Experience working in a makerspace, innovation lab, educational setting or equivalent will be preferred.

Employment type:

Full Time

Job Specialisation:

Management

Industry:

Education