Lecturer/Snr Lecturer (Game Technology) - Sch of Design & Media
Government of Singapore · Nanyang Polytechnic
[What the role is]
We are seeking passionate, industry-experienced developers and engineers to join the Game Development & Technology (GDT) academic team. You will shape future-ready learners by designing and delivering technical curricula in game programming and emerging technologies, mentoring students, and driving innovation in applied projects.[What you will be working on]
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver curriculum for diploma and/or specialist diploma PET and CET courses in game programming, software development and emerging technologies.
- Coach and mentor students in technical development and industry-based collaborative projects.
- Lead applied projects and industry collaborations in areas such as AI, XR and real-time systems.
- Facilitate student exchanges, immersion programmes and study trips, both virtually and in person.
- Engage in outreach activities such as open houses, competitions, hackathons and industry engagements.
- Develop high-quality digital and online learning content to support blended and self-paced learning.
- Take on academic administrative tasks, including course coordination, assessment planning and curriculum development.
- Collaborate with fellow educators and industry partners to improve teaching practice and curriculum design.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and pedagogical trends to ensure learner employability and industry alignment.
Requirements
- Industry experience in game development and/or software development.
- Relevant qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Development or a related field.
- Proficiency with a major real-time engine (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine) and programming in C#, C++ and/or Python.
- Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, training or curriculum development is advantageous.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for nurturing aspiring developers.
- Able to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment.
[What we are looking for]
Expertise in:
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science
- Generative AI (GenAI) and AI-assisted development
- Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR)
- Game, application and server backend development
- Cloud computing / DevOps
- Full stack web development
- 3D graphics programming (e.g. OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan), including shader and compute shader programming
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