Part-Time Lecturer in DS1101 Transversal Studio: Sense and Interaction

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

Job summary

The School of Art, Design, and Media (ADM) at NTU Singapore invites qualified candidates to apply as Part-time Lecturer for DS1101 Transversal Studio: Sense and Interaction. The Part-time Lecturer teaches an undergraduate course starting January 2027, with hands-on studio work exploring interaction design, sensing, systems thinking, and creative technologies using Arduino, sensors, TouchDesigner, and Python.

Applicants typically hold a Master’s and/or Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Master’s and/or Ph.D. in Interaction Design, Creative Technologies, Media Arts, Product Design, Design Engineering, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with substantial industry experience in interactive systems or creative technology may be considered in exceptional cases.

Responsibilities

• Teach an undergraduate DS1101 Transversal Studio: Sense and Interaction, starting January 2027.
• Lead hands-on studio projects and guided explorations of input, processing and output in interactive design.
• Incorporate Arduino, sensors, TouchDesigner and introductory Python for prototyping.

Education

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Bachelor’s degree

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 DS1101 Transversal Studio: Sense and Interaction.

The Part-time Lecturer is expected to teach an undergraduate course commencing in January of 2027. Transversal Studio: Sense and Interaction is an introductory studio course that introduces students to the fundamental principles of interaction design. The course examines how materials, environments, and technologies connect to create meaningful experiences. Students learn how input, process, and output operate together to form interactive systems across art, media, and product design contexts. Through hands-on exercises and guided studio projects, students explore sensing, systems thinking, and creative technologies while experimenting with form, movement, and feedback. The course encourages curiosity, play, iteration, and critical reflection, supporting students in testing and refining ideas to understand how design shapes behaviour and experience. Students are introduced to key tools and platforms such as Arduino and sensors, TouchDesigner, and introductory Python programming for interactive prototyping. These tools support data visualisation, interaction design, and the prototyping of responsive objects and environments. Emphasis is placed on moving from observation and research to prototyping and presentation, developing both technical competence and critical awareness. This course forms a foundation for the Transversal Design: Object and Interaction specialisation and prepares students for further study in creative technology, product and experience design, and emerging media practices.

Successful candidates will have a Master’s and/or Ph.D. in Interaction Design, Creative Technologies, Media Arts, Product Design, Design Engineering, Digital Media, or a related field. Prior undergraduate teaching experience is preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines and substantial industry experience in interactive systems or creative technology may be considered in exceptional cases.

For more information about the Course, University and the School: DS1101 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 of 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