Visiting Professor in Animation and/or Game Design
Visiting Professor in Animation and/or Game Design
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School of Art Design and Media
College of Computing and Data Science
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Visiting Professor in Animation and/or Game Design
The School of Art Design and Media (ADM) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) invites applications for a one-year Visiting Professor position in Games and/or Animation. 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 of the faculty. The primary responsibility of this role is teaching. 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 expertise in one or more areas of Games and/or Animation including fields such as game design interactive media concept development animation and creative technologies. The appointed faculty will play a key role in supporting ADMs position as a leader in contemporary digital media and design education in the region.
Located in multi-cultural 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 Singapores 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 offer 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 a MA in Museum and Curatorial 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 33000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in Engineering Science Humanities Social Science Business Education and Medicine. Ranked amongst the worlds top 30 universities by QS NTU has also been named amongst the worlds top young universities for the past 7 years.
Further information about the University and the School can be viewed at the following websites:
As a creative practitioner and educator with expertise in animation games or interactive media 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 games animation visual development or interactive media.
- A recognised practice in animation games or related fields with an impactful portfolio showcasing innovation storytelling and design across emerging technologies such as AR/VR motion graphics generative AI or installations.
- Evidence of scholarly output in contemporary forums related to games animation 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 media practice and the ability to connect with fields like digital humanities creative coding or social 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 academic or industry with a track record of leadership and contribution to the evolution of games animation or interactive media.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal by clicking on the Apply button above.
Please provide the following in your application:
1. Cover letter;
2. Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision significant creative works and scholarly publications; if applicable);
3. Teaching statement;
4. Research statement;
The closing date for applications is 26 September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
Hiring Institution: NTUEmployment Type
Full-Time
