Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Architecture (Design)

About the role

Nanyang Polytechnic's School of Design & Media is looking for an architect or architectural designer to teach and mentor the next generation of architectural designers. The role brings industry expertise to the Diploma in Architecture, helping students integrate design thinking, speculative design, emerging technologies, sustainability and project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Teach architectural design and develop curriculum, learning resources and assessments covering design research, design thinking, ideation, visualisation, spatial planning, design development, documentation and presentation.
• Guide students in applying design principles, user-centred thinking, sustainability, materiality and building technologies within an integrated design process.
• Bring professional practice and Built Environment expertise so students connect design intent with technical resolution, constructability and project delivery.
• Mentor and supervise students through design studios, industry projects, exhibitions, competitions and multidisciplinary collaborations.
• Introduce emerging practices such as speculative design, generative and parametric design, Generative AI, VDC and CDE.
• Lead or support industry collaborations, consultancy projects and applied research, and build industry partnerships for internships, consultancy and graduate employability.
• Support course management, academic administration, student recruitment, outreach, school committees and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and deliver Continuing Education and Training (CET) programmes and industry capability development.

Required profile

• Qualification in Architecture or a related Built Environment discipline, with at least 5 years of industry experience preferred.
• Strong industry portfolio showing architectural design capability and successful project delivery.
• Demonstrated end-to-end design experience, from research and concept development to documentation and presentation.
• Understanding of sustainability, materiality, building technologies and construction considerations.
• Passion for education, mentoring and nurturing future architects.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation and project management skills; ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, training or leading design teams is an advantage.

Required skills

• Generative or parametric design with Rhino or equivalent
• Generative AI in the design process
• VDC and CDE awareness or experience