The Visiting Associate Professor will contribute to teaching, research, and academic development in game design and game studies/ludology. Candidates are expected to hold a relevant doctorate or equivalent professional standing, with a strong record of research, publications, creative practice, or industry achievement in games, interactive media, design, or related fields. Experience teaching at university level, supervising students, developing curricula, and working across disciplines is desirable. The successful candidate should demonstrate current knowledge of game technologies and critical game scholarship, communicate effectively, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the university’s academic community through lectures, seminars, research, and student mentorship.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in Singapore. It is internationally recognised for strengths in engineering, technology, science, business, education, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary research. NTU supports a large community of faculty members, researchers, students, and professional staff from Singapore and around the world. Its campus combines modern academic facilities with research institutes, innovation centres, cultural venues, and extensive student services. The university encourages collaboration with industry, government, and international partners, while promoting research with social and global impact. Through schools such as the School of Art, Design and Media, NTU provides opportunities to explore creative practice, digital media, game design, storytelling, and critical scholarship. Faculty members typically contribute through teaching, research, supervision, academic service, and engagement with the wider community.
Singapore offers strong opportunities in higher education, technology, digital media, games, research, finance, healthcare, and international business. The culture is multicultural and English is widely used, alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Life is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable healthcare, diverse food, and many arts and leisure activities. Housing can be expensive, particularly near central districts, although areas around NTU in the west may offer more practical options. The climate is hot, humid, and tropical throughout the year, with frequent rain. Foreign academics generally need an appropriate work pass, commonly an Employment Pass or another institution-supported pass; the university usually assists with applications. Relocating staff should arrange accommodation, insurance, banking, and tax registration before arrival. Singapore’s compact size makes beaches, parks, museums, shopping areas, and neighbouring destinations easily accessible, though everyday expenses should be planned carefully.
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