Senior Lecturer / Lecturer

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for the position of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer to support the launch and delivery of the new Bachelor of Commerce in Banking, Finance and Applied AI (BFAAI), a part-time Work-Study Degree programme commencing in August 2027.

The successful candidate will play a key academic leadership role in the programme, including serving as Programme Director/Coordinator, and will be responsible for supporting its successful implementation, delivery and continuous development. The role requires an individual who can bridge academic knowledge and industry practice, particularly at the intersection of banking and finance, digital transformation, applied AI, and the regulatory and governance environment of financial services.

The candidate will teach courses within the BFAAI programme and contribute to curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, student mentoring and academic administration. Given the programme's strong work-study orientation, the candidate will also work closely with faculty colleagues, industry partners and other stakeholders to ensure that classroom learning, workplace application and industry needs are effectively integrated.

The successful candidate will contribute to NTU's mission in lifelong learning and industry-relevant education by helping to develop finance professionals who combine strong disciplinary foundations with the ability to apply data, automation and AI responsibly in contemporary financial-services environments.

Senior Lecturers/Lecturers are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and service and, where appropriate, contribute to practice-oriented scholarship, including case development, pedagogical innovation, industry-linked projects and other activities that strengthen the connection between academic learning and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide academic leadership for the BFAAI programme, including serving as Programme Director/Coordinator and overseeing the successful implementation, delivery, quality assurance and continuous improvement of the programme.
• Lead and coordinate curriculum development and delivery across the programme's banking and finance, applied AI, regulatory/governance and work-integrated learning components, ensuring academic rigour, coherence and continued relevance to developments in the financial-services industry.
• Coordinate the teaching team, including faculty members across relevant NTU schools and academic units, as well as suitably qualified industry practitioners, to ensure consistently high-quality course design and delivery.
• Teach and develop courses within the programme, particularly in banking and finance areas such as corporate banking, retail banking, private banking and wealth management, and/or at the intersection of finance, digital transformation and applied AI.
• Strengthen work-integrated and experiential learning, including industry projects, capstones and workplace learning, working with employers to connect academic learning with authentic financial-services challenges.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NBS, CCDS,NTU PACE, financial institutions, industry bodies such as IBF, polytechnics and relevant government agencies, in areas such as curriculum development, industry participation, professional recognition, credit transfer/exemptions, student recruitment and programme outreach.
• Support students throughout the learner journey, including academic advising, mentoring and the development of professional capabilities relevant to career progression in banking and financial services.
• Contribute to pedagogical and practice-oriented innovation, including the development of industry cases, applied learning materials and new approaches to teaching working adult learners and integrating AI into finance education.
• Contribute to other academic, administrative and service responsibilities within NBS and NTU as appropriate.

Requirements

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance, Banking, Business, Economics, Financial Technology, Data/AI, or another relevant discipline from a recognised university. Candidates with strong professional credentials and substantial relevant industry experience may also be considered.
• Substantial professional experience, preferably 7-10 years or more, in banking, financial services or closely related industries, with strong knowledge of contemporary banking and finance practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas relevant to the programme, such as corporate banking, retail banking, private banking and wealth management, financial markets, risk management, digital banking or financial-services transformation.
• Good understanding of the regulatory, risk, governance and conduct environment in banking and financial services, preferably with familiarity with the Singapore financial-services ecosystem.
• Knowledge or practical experience in FinTech, data analytics, automation, Generative AI and/or other applications of AI in financial services would be highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for high-quality teaching and student development, preferably including experience teaching undergraduate, professional or adult learners.
• Ability to contribute to the development and delivery of courses across relevant banking, finance and/or applied technology areas and to translate professional practice into engaging learning experiences.
• Strong interest and preferably demonstrated experience in curriculum development, experiential/work-integrated learning and pedagogical innovation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across academic units and with financial institutions, industry bodies and other external partners.
• Evidence of academic leadership, programme management or substantial educational/industry leadership would be particularly advantageous for appointment at the Senior Lecturer level.
• A strong commitment to teaching excellence, mentoring, lifelong learning and the continuing professional development of working adult learners.

About NTU

Young and research-focused, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is ranked No. 12thbest university globally according to the recent QS World University Rankings. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg.

About NTU PACE

Drawing upon NTU's world-renowned faculty and strong industrial connections to develop quality content, NTU PACE offers a wide range of programmes and courses for working professionals that are curated from various disciplines, and conducted via different learning platforms. By offering short courses to semester-long courses, NTU PACE aims to equip professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) with cutting edge knowledge and skills to keep pace with the rapid technological changes in today's increasingly competitive economy and industrial landscape.

NTU PACE plays a crucial coordinating role between Skills & Workforce Development Agency(SWDA), the Ministry of Education and various NTU’s entities in promoting CET and lifelong learning. For more information, visit, https://www.ntu.edu.sg/pace.

About NBS

A premier business school within a leading technological university, Nanyang Business School is where business meets technology and ideas drive progress. Consistently ranked among the world’s best, NBS is one of the most established providers of business and management education in the Asia-Pacific region. For example, its flagship NTU Nanyang MBA programme is ranked 12th globally in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026, making it the top MBA programme in Singapore and second in the Asia-Pacific region among MBA programmes offered in the region. For more information, visit https://www.ntu.edu.sg/business.

About the Finance Division

The Division of Finance at Nanyang Business School is committed to research excellence, with its faculty’s research regularly published in the leading finance journals. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, Nanyang Technological University is ranked14th globally in Accounting & Finance. Within the undergraduate programme, Finance is the most popular major, and its graduates are highly sought after by the industry. For more information, visit https://www.ntu.edu.sg/business/academic-divisions/finance.

Application Procedures

NTU Academy for Professional and Continuing Education (NTU PACE) offers a competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as the opportunity to engage with some of the world’s leading scholars and the region’s top students in a vibrant and internationally connected academic environment.

Application Process

Please submit your application by 30 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the search will remain open until the positions are filled. Applications should be submitted through the NTU Careers Portal.

Applicants should include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement (if applicable)
• Service Statement (if applicable)
• Recent teaching evaluations and/or student feedback (if available)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by their referees at a later stage of the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.