Senior Lecturer, School of Fine Art (1-year contract)

NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fine arts institution in Singapore is seeking a dedicated educator with a PhD to deliver postgraduate modules. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of teaching experience and a strong professional practice record. Responsibilities include overseeing course management, curriculum development, and providing pastoral care. The role emphasizes collaboration within diverse teams and effective pedagogical approaches to enhance student engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience at university level or within the art/design industry.
• Strong record of professional practice and research.
• Effective and innovative pedagogical methods required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver postgraduate modules and support students' academic growth.
• Oversee course management and deliver teaching hours.
• Contribute to curriculum development and review.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Contemporary Art

Teaching

Material Design

Administration

Exhibitions

Pastoral Care

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Wellbeing

Curriculum Development

Fine Art

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of this role include planning and delivering postgraduate modules, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting students’ academic and professional growth.

Teaching

• Oversee course management and delivery of postgraduate modules, providing research and studio skills.
• Deliver 18–24 contact/teaching hours per week, demonstrating strong pedagogical competence; in Bachelor’s Degree and/or Masters, including studio, research knowledge, and industry practices.
• Support Fine Art studio modules (Diploma), including theory and Industry-based Learning, as needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program reviews, and learning material design.
• Supervise and assess student projects.
• Monitor and guide students’ learning progress, performance, and career advisement.
• Provide pastoral care and support, with strong empathy for learners’ well‑being.

Planning & Administration

• Provide effective administrative coordination, clear communication, and strategic planning support across faculty teams to ensure seamless collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Organise artist talks, residencies, trips, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, and events.

Industry Practice

• Establish and maintain industry and institutional links to integrate academic and industry practices.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in a relevant field, with a strong record of professional practice and research, and at least 10 years of teaching experience at the university level or within the contemporary art and/or design industry. A proven ability to work across disciplines and a demonstrated interest or portfolio focused on the Southeast Asia context are essential.

Candidates must show a track record in research, knowledge exchange, or professional practice that advances Fine Art and aligns with the Academy’s goals. Effective and innovative pedagogical methods for postgraduate teaching are required, along with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching, assessment, and feedback.

Strong communication skills in English and proficiency in a second language are necessary. The role also demands a positive, enthusiastic, and inspiring approach to student engagement, as well as the ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively within diverse professional teams.

Key Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Contemporary Art
• Teaching
• Material Design
• Administration
• Exhibitions
• Pastoral Care
• Teaching Experience
• Communication Skills
• Wellbeing
• Curriculum Development
• Fine Art