Lecturer (IT)

The Singapore campus of James Cook University is fully owned by James Cook University Australia, which is ranked in the top 2%† of universities in the world. James Cook University Australia established its Singapore campus in 2003 as part of its expressed intent of internationalizing its activities and offers a suite of university-level programs at the Singapore campus covering the areas of Business, Information Technology, Psychology, Education, Accounting, Arts, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Games Design, Tourism, Hospitality, and Healthcare.

James Cook University Singapore's School of Social and Health Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the areas of psychology, arts, education, and guidance and counselling. The University also offers Higher Degree by Research programs such as Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy.

JCUS offers APAC (Australian Psychological Accreditation Council) accredited Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), and Graduate Diploma of Psychology degrees. Please visit or for more information.

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LECTURER  (IT/MATH)

Duties:

• Teaching a variety of math related subjects, covering topics such as calculus, statistics, linear and discrete algebra, etc.
• Conducting high-quality and impactful research, relevant to opportunities.
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students engaged in course work.
• Supervision of postgraduate research projects.
• Engage industry for student learning and academic research.
• Mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate student.
• Research leadership of a research team (for senior academic position).
• Mentorship of junior academic staff (for senior academic position).

Essential Criteria:

• A PhD in Mathematics or related discipline.
• A relevant publication record relative to career stage.
• Evidence of quality teaching and supervision of students at under- and postgraduate levels.
• Knowledge and ability to develop industry networks for research, teaching & learning and service engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relations with colleagues in an academic environment and with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• A track record of success in obtaining external research funding;
• While applications from candidates in all areas and sub-disciplines of IT will be considered, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in Mathematics.

Enquiries: Dr Roberto Dillon, Academic Head (School of Science & Technology); Email:

Employment type:Fulltime position subject to Ministry of Manpower Singapore jurisdiction and a probationary period

Remuneration and conditions: The positions command an appropriate remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience. All employment salary arrangements are offered in SGD. Candidates must consider the lower tax structure in Singapore and the organisational practice of Annual-Wage-Supplement equal to a month's salary at the end of the calendar year (as eligible) subject to JCU board's decision.

Method of Application

Applications should provide all of the following:

• up-to-date CV including research record
• full statement of qualifications
• statement systematically addressing the Selection Criteria
• teaching profile
• recent teaching evaluations

Please send your application via 

Closing Date: 15 October 2025

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right to invite applications or, alternatively, not to make an appointment.

The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia.  The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology, Environmental Science, and Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.