Part-Time Lecturer: DF5002 Cinematography 2 (ADM)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University invites applications for a Part-Time Lecturer for DF5002 Cinematography 2 in the School of Art, Design and Media (ADM).

The successful candidate will teach an undergraduate core course starting January 2027, guiding students from concept to final output, including screenwriting, production, post-production and color grading. A Master’s and/or PhD in Cinematography or related field is preferred, with undergraduate teaching experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Relevant advanced degree in Cinematography or a related field.
• Previous undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience supervising student film projects from concept to final cut.

Responsibilities

• Teach DF5002 Cinematography 2 to undergraduates.
• Guide students through screenwriting, production, post-production and color grading.
• Oversee student projects and color grading to support FYP work.
• Contribute to course development and assessment.

Skills

Cinematography

Teaching

Guidance to students

Industry experience

Education

Master’s or PhD in Cinematography or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Film Production or related field

Tools

Color grading tools

Post-production software

Job description

School of Art, Design and Media Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Part-Time lecturer for DF5002 Cinematography 2 The School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites qualified candidates to apply for a Part-Time Lecturer for DF5002 Cinematography 2.

The Part-Time Lecturer is expected to teach an undergraduate core course commencing in January 2027. Cinematography 2 is a 13-week course that expands and develops on the skills and concepts from Cinematography 1. A critical analysis of advanced aesthetics and techniques of cinematography through analysis of important films and cinematographers will prepare students for the role of director of photography in the film and television area to be best prepared for their FYP graduation film.

Candidates will possess expertise in overseeing students' projects related to digital filmmaking, from initial concepts, screenwriting, production and post-production to final image color grading. Candidates will need to be able to guide students in exploring the possibilities of cinematography beyond its current forms. This could include anything from traditional scripted filmmaking, serialized content, non-scripted content and short-format videos.

Successful candidates will have a relevant Master’s and/or PhD in Cinematography or related field with a track record of creative practice in film production. Past teaching experience at Undergraduate Level is preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Film Production or related field and sufficient and relevant industry experience may also be considered in exceptional cases.

For more information on the course and its objectives, please read the Course Content framework here for DF5002 Cinematography 2: DF5002 Further information about the University and the School can be viewed at the following websites: NTU : www.ntu.edu.sg ADM : www.ntu.edu.sg/adm

Closing date for applications: 2 October 2026. The successful candidate is expected to assume duty in January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU 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, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. 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.

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