Senior Lecturer for Banking

The Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in the Division of Banking and Finance for teaching courses related to applied mathematics for business. We are seeking a passionate and experienced educator with a strong academic background and/or industry experience in quantitative disciplines, who is committed to teaching excellence and student development.
 

About NTU:
Young and research-focused, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is ranked No. 12 globally according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings published in June 2025. The campus spans approximately 500 acres and is frequently listed among the Top 15 Most Beautiful in the World.

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About NBS:

As a premier business school in a leading technological university, Nanyang Business School (NBS) strives for world-class innovation, research, and business education. Located in Singapore, the heart of East-West culture and business, NBS strives to develop leaders who can innovate for the future, transform organizations with cultural agility, and build sustainable enterprises across Asia and beyond.

NBS is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and is currently ranked No. 22 globally in the 2025 Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking. This makes it the top-ranked MBA programme in Singapore and No. 3 in Asia. We have been consistently ranked among the top 40 business schools in the FT Global rankings.

About the Division:
The Division of Banking and Finance (BF) is committed to research excellence. Our faculty's research is consistently featured in top finance and actuarial/insurance journals. Based on publications in the top five actuarial science/insurance journals, BF is consistently ranked Top 5 among business schools worldwide. The undergraduate programme currently offers two specialisations, Actuarial Science (ACS) and Risk Analytics (RA). The ACS programme is the only programme in Singapore accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE). We are also in the process of launching a new Quantitative Finance track within this programme. The RA programme covers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam curriculum and enhances students' analytical skills for financial risk management. The Insurance Risk & Finance Research Centre (IRFRC), which was established in 2011, sponsors and directs primary research on insurance and insurance-related risk research in Asia Pacific.

For more information, visit our websites: IRFRC and Banking & Finance Division.

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Qualifications:

• A Master's degree or preferably a PhD in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, applied mathematics, actuarial science, quantitative finance, data science, computer science, or a closely related field.
• Relevant professional qualifications and/or substantial industry experience in a business-related context are highly desirable.
• Proven ability and/or strong passion for teaching and mentoring students in a university setting.
• Strong interest in curriculum development, student engagement, and educational innovation.
• Versatility to teach across multiple quantitative topics and undergraduate and graduate levels.

Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver engaging and effective instruction in applied mathematics, quantitative methods, and related areas, with an emphasis on real- world business applications. In particular, the successful candidate will design and teach applied business mathematics courses for business students. In addition to teaching a range of quantitative and analytical courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, the candidate will actively contribute to curriculum development; design of teaching materials that incorporate practical relevance and technology-enabled learning tools; academic advising; supervision of student projects; and mentoring students to support their academic and professional growth. The candidate will contribute to course administration and pedagogical innovation and participate in school-level service activities. Collaboration with colleagues and industry partners to enhance student learning experiences and bridge academic concepts with professional practice is also expected. Lecturers/Senior Lecturers are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and service, and to contribute to practice-based research and the continuous improvement of teaching through innovation and industry engagement.

Key Benefits:
NBS offers an internationally competitive salary commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as funding support for research and conference travel. The University will also provide subsidized on-campus housing for eligible international faculty, whereby residents have easy access to modern sports, F&B, childcare, and healthcare facilities in a campus frequently listed among the Top 15 Most Beautiful in the World. Faculty members also enjoy a low-tax environment, with an average tax rate of approximately 10% on the first US$100,000 of income.

Application:
Review of applications and shortlisting decisions will be made on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter, CV, statements on on teaching philosophy and educational contributions through the NTU career portal: 

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