Visiting Professor Position in Game Design and Game Studies/Ludology

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Visiting Associate Professor in Game Design and Game Studies. Candidates should have extensive expertise in video game design, a strong teaching track record, and a terminal degree. Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and advancing the field through research. The role aims to support the university's position as a leader in digital media education. The ideal applicant is recognized nationally or internationally for their contributions to gaming culture and technology.

Qualifications

• Strong record in tertiary education.
• Established record of teaching innovation and curricular engagement.
• Recognized practice in video games or related fields.
• Evidence of scholarly output in game studies or creative computing.
• Ability to connect gaming practice with digital humanities.
• National or international recognition in academia or industry.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in game design and studies.
• Guide student-led projects in video game development.
• Advance the discipline through research or creative practice.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Video Game Design

Game Mechanics

Interactive Narrative

Player Experience (UX)

Emerging Creative Technologies

Education

Terminal MFA or PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Real-time engines

AR/VR

Generative AI in games

Job description

School of Art, Design and Media

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Visiting Associate Professor Position in Game Design and Game Studies/Ludology

The School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) invites applications for a one-year Visiting Associate Professor position in Video Game Design and/or Game Studies and Ludology. ADM is part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (COHASS).

This position is intended for eminent overseas academics—such as international prize recipients or distinguished scholars—whose presence will enhance the academic standing and creative output of the faculty. The primary responsibility of this role is teaching and academic mentorship; therefore, candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong teaching track record in a current or previous Associate Professor academic level position.

We seek candidates with extensive expertise in Video Game Design, including specialized knowledge in areas such as game mechanics, level design, interactive narrative, player experience (UX), and emerging creative technologies. The appointed faculty will play a key role in supporting ADM's position as a leader in contemporary digital media and video game education in the region, bridging the gap between industry-standard practice and academic innovation.

Applicants must be confident navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of digital media and technology and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching innovation and student mentorship. The role is teaching-focused; applicants should bring an established record of tertiary-level teaching experience and curricular engagement.

As a creative practitioner and educator with expertise in game design, ludology, or gaming theory, the candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong record in tertiary education (a terminal MFA (or its equivalent) or PhD degree in a relevant field is required), with the ability to guide student-led projects from concept to completion across video game development, game mechanics design, and interactive media.
• A recognized practice in video games or related fields, with an impactful portfolio showcasing innovation, storytelling, and design across emerging technologies such as real-time engines, AR/VR, or generative AI in game systems.
• Evidence of scholarly output in contemporary forums related to game studies, gaming theory, or creative computing, and a commitment to advancing the discipline through research or creative practice.
• A willingness to engage with cultural, ethical, and philosophical dimensions of gaming practice, and the ability to connect with fields like digital humanities, ludic studies, or social gaming platforms.
• A passion for education and the ability to foster a supportive, inclusive, and diverse learning environment, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• National or international recognition by academia or industry, with a track record of leadership and contribution to the evolution of game design and gaming theory.

Located in multicultural Singapore, the School of Art Design Media (ADM) in Nanyang Technological University (NTU) offers a studio-based education in a comprehensive university setting, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop and produce groundbreaking creative works and scholarly activity. ADM also promotes Singapore’s creative culture and identity and is positioned to play a central role in the transformation of Singapore into a regional center of media and creativity. Designed and taught by international faculty drawn from nearly 20 countries, the school offers 4-year BFA programs in Design Art and Media Art, with an adaptive and evolving curriculum building upon excellence in our core disciplines of Animation, Film, Game, Photography, Interaction, Product Design, and Visual Communication. The programs are designed to meet the highest professional and academic standards worldwide and are responsive to student interests and evolving global needs. Post-graduate programs combine theory and practice, offering MA and PhD by research and an MA in Museum and Curatorial Practice. In 2026 ADM will start an innovative MSc Game Design Art & Technology, taught jointly with the College of Computer and Data Sciences (CCDS). ADM ranks amongst the top 5 art and design schools in Asia and top 20 worldwide (QS World University Rankings by subject 2025).

NTU is a research-intensive university, home to 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in Engineering, Science, Humanities, Social Science, Business, Education and Medicine. Ranked amongst the world’s top 30 universities by QS, NTU has also been named amongst the world’s top young universities for the past 7 years.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU