Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Lecturer in Accounting for the School of Business at Singapore Polytechnic. The role involves delivering impactful teaching, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in applied research and industry collaboration. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, relevant work experience, and enthusiasm for teaching. The institution has received recognition such as the Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award (SICC Awards 2025) and is ranked among Singapore’s best employers.

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Job description

[This job id 18604 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 09 Jul 2026]

[What the role is]

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers 2024 & 2025

The role of a lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic is both meaningful and multifaceted. We’re looking for dynamic individuals with a strong academic foundation, relevant working experience, and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching.

This role offers opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, deliver impactful teaching, and participate in applied research and industry collaboration. Administrative responsibilities supporting the School’s and Institution’s strategic priorities will also form part of the role. You’ll work in a vibrant environment with opportunities for growth, collaboration, and real-world impact.

The appointee must be competent to teach at least two of the following modules
• Taxation
• Accounting Analytics
• Business Strategy and Sustainability
• Cost & Management Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Forensic Accounting and Assurance

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:

• Conduct lessons, create teaching and assessment materials, and facilitate learning for both Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) students.
• Stay updated with developments in areas such as Sustainability Reporting, Accounting Analytics, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Generative AI, and integrate relevant content into teaching.
• Review and develop teaching curriculum to ensure currency, industry relevance, and alignment with student learning outcomes and employability goals.
• Support the development of both PET and CET modules, including the infusion of digitalisation and sustainability.
• Engage in applied research, consultancy, or industry projects, where appropriate, to enhance real-world learning for students.
• Participate in School-level committees and projects, including new course development, industry partnerships, and internal process improvements.
• Carry out teaching-related administrative tasks and contribute to school operations.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification(s) in accounting.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience, with practical knowledge in at least two of the above listed modules.
• Technologically savvy, with working knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Excel, RPA, VBA, SQL, Power BI, and emerging technologies including Generative AI preferred.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and a collaborative team player.
• Candidates with relevant experience in training/teaching will have an added advantage.

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

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