Part-Time Lecturer: DM3010 Project Development and Planning

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

NTU Singapore invites qualified candidates to apply as Part-time Lecturer for DM3010 Project Development and Planning. The lecturer will teach an undergraduate course commencing January 2027, focusing on developing and planning Final Year Thesis projects for third-year students.

Candidates should hold a Master’s and/or Ph.D. in a related field; undergraduate teaching and supervision of practice-based research or theses are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s and/or Ph.D. in Fine Art, Design, Media Arts, Curatorial Practice, Design Research, or a related field.
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience and supervising practice-based research or thesis projects preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines with substantial professional experience in exhibition, project development or creative practice may be considered in exceptional cases.

Responsibilities

• Teach DM3010 Project Development and Planning as a Part-time Lecturer.
• Course commences in January 2027 for undergraduate students.
• Guide third-year students in developing and planning their Final Year Project (FYP) and its working proposal.
• Incorporate field trips, lectures and guest speakers to support project conceptualization and planning.

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Fine Art, Design, Media Arts, Curatorial Practice, Design Research, or related field

Job description

The School of Art, Design, and Media (ADM) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites qualified candidates to apply as Part-time Lecturer for DM3010 Project Development and Planning. The Part-time Lecturer is expected to teach an undergraduate course commencing in January of 2027. Project Development and Planning is a studio course that focuses on the development and planning of the Final Year Thesis project. It is designed for the third year student who will soon face the need to define and execute his or her Final Year Project (FYP). Students develop a project plan and learn to understand critical project phases, forming an understanding of time and resource constraints as they plan their FYP. The course supports students in understanding their works in the terms of a project and in using appropriate planning methodology, culminating in a working proposal for the FYP by the end of the course. Students learn various techniques that help them plan their final year project. Field trips, topical lectures and guest speakers are introduced throughout the course so that students are exposed to examples of project conceptualization, design and exhibition development. Students undertake case studies across a range of themes and topics, selecting research methodologies appropriate to each, and form a strategy to further the development of their own project, acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to continue their investigation as they work towards a response. Emphasis is placed on practice-based enquiry, constructive class discussion and critique, and the presentation of a final response describing analysis, strategy, design process and proposed solution. Class structure will vary and is in large part determined by the nature of the topic and the nature of the design response. Maturity and the ability to work independently are expected in this course, which prepares students for the Final Year Project and for professional practice in the creative industries.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a Master’s and/or Ph.D. in Fine Art, Design, Media Arts, Curatorial Practice, Design Research, or a related field. Prior undergraduate teaching experience and experience supervising practice-based research or thesis projects is preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines and substantial professional experience in exhibition, project development or creative practice may be considered in exceptional cases.

Administrative Details

For more information about the Course, University and the School: DM3010 NTU: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/ ADM: www.ntu.edu.sg/adm Closing date for applications: 28 September 2026 The successful candidate is expected to assume duty in January 2027. 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. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg