NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) invites applications for one (1) faculty position at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level (Practice-track) in Entrepreneurship at the NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur). The candidate will also hold a minor appointment at the Nanyang Business School (NBS).
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Vice President (Innovation and Entrepreneurship), the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the full spectrum of NTUpreneur's academic and executive education programmes. The role involves shaping, developing, and scaling entrepreneurship education, strengthening NTU's I&E ecosystem, and driving venture creation through high-quality, industry-relevant education. The candidate will combine academic excellence with strong industry and commercial acumen to ensure financial sustainability and forge strategic partnerships locally and globally.
Key Responsibilities:
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Academic Programme Leadership and Development: Lead the design, development, and continuous enhancement of academic and executive education programmes in entrepreneurship. Drive innovation in pedagogy, including experiential learning, venture-building, and deep-tech commercialisation. Oversee programme quality assurance, curriculum reviews, and accreditation requirements. Develop and execute a robust faculty strategy, including sourcing, appointing, and managing high-quality instructors across NTU faculty, industry practitioners, entrepreneurs, and investors.
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Programme Growth, Marketing and Admissions: Lead programme go-to-market strategies, including branding, positioning, marketing, and outreach for postgraduate and executive programmes. Drive student recruitment and admissions strategy, ensuring high-quality, diverse, and commercially relevant cohorts. Develop strategic pipelines for candidate sourcing, including partnerships with corporations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, and international markets.
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Revenue Growth and Financial Sustainability: Drive revenue growth and financial performance of entrepreneurship programmes, particularly postgraduate and executive education offerings. Develop new programme offerings, stackable credentials, and international delivery models to expand revenue streams and market reach. Establish and monitor financial KPIs, ensuring sustainable growth and scalability.
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Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Development: Identify, build, and manage strategic partnerships with industry leaders, venture capital firms, family offices, government agencies, and leading global institutions. Strengthen and integrate NTU's I&E ecosystem by connecting academic programmes with venture-building platforms. Facilitate collaborations that provide participants with access to mentors, investors, technologies, funding opportunities, and venture creation pathways.
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Strategic Planning and Institutional Alignment: Develop and execute strategic plans for entrepreneurship education, ensuring alignment with NTU's long-term objectives, NTU 2030, and the university's I&E agenda. Collaborate with senior leadership, colleges, and schools to promote and integrate entrepreneurship across disciplines.
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Stakeholder Engagement and Influence: Engage and influence senior stakeholders across academia, industry, and government to support programme growth and strategic initiatives. Represent NTUpreneur and NTU at regional and global platforms, enhancing the university's reputation in entrepreneurship education.
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Operational Excellence and Team Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to the NTUpreneur teams to ensure effective programme delivery and operational excellence. Establish best-in-class operational processes, systems, and governance frameworks to support scalability and service excellence. Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture within the Academy.
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Thought Leadership and Impact: Provide thought leadership in entrepreneurship and innovation, contributing to the advancement of the field through publications, speaking engagements, and advisory roles. Enhance NTU's brand as a leading institution in technology entrepreneurship and innovation education.
Requirements:
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A recognised PhD or MBA from a reputable institution.
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A proven track record of excellence in academia, complemented by substantial industry or entrepreneurial experience.
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Demonstrated track record in designing and delivering credit-bearing entrepreneurship programmes.
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Proven experience in executive education programme development, marketing, recruitment, and management, with a focus on quality and profitability.
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Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into execution.
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Commercial acumen with experience in revenue growth and financial management of education programmes.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and external partners.
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Experience in building and managing strategic partnerships at local and international levels.
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Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire teams and drive organisational performance.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining clarity, focus, and prioritisation.
Application:
Candidates should submit the following application materials via the NTU Singapore career portal:
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Cover Letter
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Curriculum Vitae with a full list of publications and professional achievements
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Statement of teaching philosophy and entrepreneurship education vision
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Evidence of industry and entrepreneurial experience
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Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees
Review of applications will begin on 1 July 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About Nanyang Technological University, Singapore:
A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London.
NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes-the National Institute of Education, the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, the Earth Observatory of Singapore, and the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering. NTU is also home to various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @NTU (ERI@N).
NTU is ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS (most recently 12th) and is consistently named the world's top young university. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district.
Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.
About NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship drives overall synergy, coordination, and interaction among the pillars along the innovation and entrepreneurship value chain at NTU. It seeks to accelerate the University's efforts to translate NTU's scientific discoveries, innovations, and creative work into technological and social entrepreneurship activities that benefit industry and society.
About NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur):
Reporting to the Vice President (Innovation and Entrepreneurship), the NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur) is the focal point of entrepreneurship education within the University and the region, committed to fostering, promoting, and nurturing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. NTUpreneur delivers programmes such as the Minor in Entrepreneurship (MiE), Second Major in Entrepreneurship (SMiE), and Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) for undergraduates; Masters of Science in Technopreneurship and Innovation (MSc TIP) and FlexiMasters for postgraduates; and Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDP) for working professionals.
Established in 2001, NTUpreneur plays a pivotal role in delivering purpose-driven academic programmes, which include support to enable student ventures, and developing capabilities in NTU's and Singapore's I&E ecosystem. NTUpreneur's academic and executive programmes have received the Best Entrepreneurship Postgraduate and Undergraduate Programme Award in 2018 and 2024 from the International Council of Small Businesses; QS Reimagined Education Bronze Award for Lifelong Learning in 2024; and were nominated for Times Higher Education's 'Outstanding Support for Students' in the same year.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/ntupreneur
About Nanyang Business School:
As a premier business school in a leading technological university, NBS is the nexus of world-class innovation, research, and business education. Situated within NTU's technology and innovation ecosystem, NBS is uniquely positioned to create and share knowledge on how cutting-edge technologies can be leveraged for enterprise transformation and a smart economy. Located in Singapore, the heart of East-West culture and business, NBS aims to develop leaders who are able to innovate for the future, lead and transform organisations with cultural dexterity, and build sustainable enterprises in Asia and globally.
NBS is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and is ranked No. 12 in the 2026 Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking, No. 1 in Singapore, and No. 2 in Asia Pacific. NTU Singapore, of which NBS is a part of, has been ranked 5th in the world in the latest Times Higher Education's Interdisciplinary Science Rankings.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/business
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Marilyn Uy
Associate Professor
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
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