Associate Professor (Tenure-Track)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is hiring a tenure‑track Associate Professor in Games for the College of Computing and Data Science and the School of Art Design and Media. The chosen candidate will teach and conduct research in innovative game design and related technologies.

Responsibilities include developing curriculum and engaging with the technology community. Candidates should possess a PhD, exceptional research credentials, and effective teaching abilities.

Qualifications

• PhD from a well-recognized university.
• Exceptional research achievements in the chosen field.
• Effective teaching ability at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in games and related technologies.
• Develop and update curriculum to meet industry needs.
• Conduct research in areas like AI, computer graphics, and metaverse.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses

Research in Game Technologies

Effective communication and presentation skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in a related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

The College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) and the School of Art Design and Media (ADM) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, invite qualified academics to apply for a tenure‑track Associate Professor in Games. The position is a joint appointment housed in CCDS.

Key Responsibilities

Applicants will contribute to the development of innovative curriculum and maintain a research‑based academic career. Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in games, game design, and related technologies.
• Developing and updating curriculum to reflect contemporary industry and societal needs.
• Conducting research in Game Technologies, AI, computer graphics, computer vision, and metaverse development.
• Leading or participating in multidisciplinary research teams.
• Supervising graduate students and research staff.
• Engaging with the Singapore technology community and industry partners.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• A PhD in a related discipline from a well‑recognized university.
• Exceptional research achievements or a compelling research profile in the chosen field.
• Effective teaching ability at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong track record in teaching and research in games, game design, game technologies, interactive media, computing, animation, motion graphics, game visual development, and creative computing.
• Scholarship in contemporary publications or forums related to games, interactive media, animation, game visual development, computing, or AI is essential.

Research Focus

This position will advance the technical foundations and applications of Game Technologies and emerging fields in AI, computer graphics, computer vision, and metaverse development. Topics may include procedural content generation, AI‑driven storytelling, player behavior modeling, geometric modeling, 3D reconstruction, real‑time rendering, game physics, human‑computer interaction, and AR/VR techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NTU believes in building an inclusive campus for its students, staff and faculty where diversity is respected. We strive to create diverse and inclusive environments to achieve a vibrant campus for education and a welcoming workplace for people from all backgrounds.