Part-Time Lecturer for DT1102 Gameplay (ADM)

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

Job summary

NTU Singapore's School of Art, Design and Media invites applications for a Part-time Lecturer role for the DT1102 Gameplay course. The position focuses on teaching an undergraduate class starting January 2027, introducing first-year students to gameplay fundamentals through paper prototyping and hands-on design experiments.

Candidates should hold a Masters and/or PhD in Game Design or related fields, with industry and academic teaching experience valued.

Qualifications

• Master's and/or PhD in Game Design or a related field.
• Track record of production and creative practice in game design (analogue/tabletop experience acceptable).
• Past undergraduate teaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor's in Game Design with industry experience may be considered in exceptional cases.

Responsibilities

• Teach DT1102 Gameplay to undergraduate students starting January 2027.
• Guide students through paper prototyping and physical game design.
• Provide feedback through iterations, playtesting, and instructor feedback.
• Collaborate with the School of Art, Design and Media for course delivery.

Skills

Game design expertise

Teaching experience

Creative practice

Prototyping skills

Education

Master's degree in Game Design

PhD in Game Design or related field

Job description

School of Art, Design and Media Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Part-Time Lecturer for DT1102 Gameplay The School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites qualified candidates to apply as Part-time Lecturer for DT1102 Gameplay. The Part-time Lecturer is expected to teach an undergraduate course commencing in January 2027. This foundation course introduces first-year students to the fundamentals of gameplay through paper prototyping. Students design and build physical, paper-based games to explore and test game mechanics, learning how rules, engagement loops, feedback systems and reward structures work together to create compelling play experiences. Through iterative prototyping, playtesting and peer and instructor feedback, students refine their designs and develop a solid understanding of what makes games work, laying the groundwork for digital game development in later courses. Candidates should have at least a Masters and/or PhD in Game Design or a related field, with a track record of production and creative practice in game design, including analogue or tabletop game design. Any past teaching experience at Undergraduate Level is preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Game Design 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: DT1102 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: 26 October 2026

The successful candidate is expected to assume duty in January 2027

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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