Part-Time Lecturer for DT1102 Gameplay (ADM)

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

NTU Singapore, School of Art, Design and Media, invites applications for a part-time lecturer to teach DT1102 Gameplay, commencing January 2027. The course introduces first-year students to gameplay fundamentals through paper prototyping and hands-on design activities.

Applicants should hold a Masters and/or PhD in Game Design, with production/creative practice; undergraduate teaching experience preferred, and relevant industry background may be considered.

Qualifications

• At least a Masters and/or PhD in Game Design with production/creative practice in game design.
• Past teaching experience at Undergraduate Level (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Game Design with relevant industry experience (may be considered in exceptional cases).

Responsibilities

• Teach DT1102 Gameplay to undergraduate students starting January 2027.
• Guide students through gameplay design, prototyping, playtesting and feedback sessions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience in game design

Education

Masters or PhD in Game Design

Bachelor's in Game Design

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.

Candidate Eligibility and Qualifications

• 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.


• Past teaching experience at Undergraduate Level (preferred).


• Bachelor's degree in Game Design plus sufficient and relevant industry experience (may 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

The successful candidate is expected to assume duty in January 2027.

Hiring Institution: NTU