Assistant/associate Professor in Interactive Media

School of Art, Design and Media
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Faculty Position in Interactive Design at Assistant or Associate Professor Level
- A strong track record and enthusiasm to lead in the expansion of creative technologies and/or interactive experience design beyond traditional fields
- Proven ability to teach and supervise student-led research and creative projects from idea generation through to final execution and presentation at the tertiary level
- Sufficient understanding and awareness of the full breadth of interaction design, with high-calibre practice in one sub-specialisation
- A willingness to examine the cultural and social implications of interaction design, including their ethical and philosophical dimensions.
- Located in multi-cultural Singapore, the School of Art Design Media (ADM) in Nanyang Technological University (NTU), plays an important role in the island state’s role as a global media city. The school provides cutting-edge knowledge in the applied arts, combining technological competence with artistic endeavour. The school ranks amongst the top 5 art and design schools in Asia.
- A research-intensive university, NTU is home to 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in Engineering, Science, Humanities Art and Social Science, Business, Education and features a prominent Medical school. NTU has been ranked amongst the world’s top young universities for the past 7 years.

Academic programs at ADM form the basis of the educational mission, underpinned by pioneering research and teaching. A focus on interdisciplinarity develops creative individuals into innovative maker-thinkers, artists, designers, storytellers and problem-solvers. Creative practice is approached with an inquiry-based mindset, and our students are encouraged to develop early leadership abilities and invest in the mission of engaging with humanity’s grand challenges.

Designed and taught by international faculty drawn from nearly 20 countries, the school offers BFA programs in ‘Design Art’ and ‘Media Art’, with an adaptive and evolving curriculum building upon excellence in our core disciplines of Visual Communication, Product Design, Interaction, Animation, Film, Photography and Game. The four-year undergraduate 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 and draw upon the natural convergence of art and technology, offering MA and PhD by research and a popular MA in Museum and Curatorial Practise. NTU provides excellent opportunities for funded faculty research and excellent facilities for creative production.

The successful applicant will contribute to the School’s development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate curricula, as well as creative and scholarly research. A strong international reputation in the field, including a significant exhibition or publishing record is a priority. A terminal MFA or PhD degree, is expected.

Further information about the University and the School can be viewed at the following websites:
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Hiring Institution: NTU