Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore, an esteemed arts institution with a global reputation, seeks an innovative & seasoned Programme Leader (Landscape & Architecture) at the School of 3D Design (S3DD).

3D Design is about the design of objects, environments and spaces within personal and public domains. The central focus is on improving the quality of things we use and the spaces we live in, through creative design.

Each programme in our School fosters design and creative thinking while sharpening technical capabilities. In this vital role, you will be engaged with students on an enriching and intensive journey of design education, developing key skills and learning about technologies, trends and their impact on design.

You will be pivotal to equip students in 3D design with great confidence, invaluable skills of critical analysis, design synthesis, communication, and a multidisciplinary approach to the design process.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

The role involves managing and overseeing the delivery of assigned modules for the 3D Design Diploma and Degree Programmes. You will deliver approximately 14 - 18 contact hours of teaching per week, demonstrating a high level of pedagogical competence.

A key part of the role includes contributing to curriculum development, conducting program reviews, and designing learning materials to ensure academic excellence. You will supervise and assess student projects, while also organizing and coordinating artist talks, residencies, trips, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, and other related events to enhance the learning experience.

In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring student progress and providing career guidance, while offering pastoral care and empathetic support to ensure students' overall well-being. Establishing and maintaining strong industry and institutional links is also critical to integrating academic knowledge with real-world industry practices, providing students with valuable professional connections and insights. You will also be required to contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration & research.

Requirements & Qualifications

• You should possess minimally a Master’s degree, preferably in Landscape and Urban Design, with a minimum of five years of teaching experience and/ or industry.
• A proven track record in research, knowledge exchange, or professional practice that advances the field of Landscape, Urban Design & Architecture and aligns with the objectives of the School and Academy is essential.
• To excel in this role, you should possess a positive, enthusiastic, and inspiring attitude, with the ability to engage students in their learning.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including academics, educators, artists, and cultural leaders, is a pre-requisite.

If you have a passion for the arts, we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to be part of NAFA in our season of global recognition and to shape the future of arts education in Asia.

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore, an esteemed arts institution with a global reputation, seeks an innovative & seasoned Senior Lecturer at the School of Fine Art (SFA).

NAFA’s pioneering Fine Art programme’s vision is to nurture empathetic artists and creative practitioners who are equipped to lead and shape the local and regional art scenes.

In this vital role, you will be engaged with students to experience a mix of traditional and contemporary approaches, gain exposure to 2D, 3D and 4D mediums, as well as to foster an abundance of opportunities for students to cultivate professional development with industry partners. Through this investigative approach to teaching, your aim is to hone students' technical skills, enhance their creativity, and foster critical reflection, enabling them to develop their unique artistic voices and visual language within a Southeast Asian context.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

The role involves managing and overseeing the delivery of postgraduate modules, focusing on both research and studio skills. You will deliver approximately 18-24 contact hours of teaching per week, demonstrating a high level of pedagogical competence.

This includes teaching Fine Art modules (Degree), covering studio practices, research methodologies, and industry-relevant skills. Additionally, you will support Fine Art studio modules (Diploma), contributing to both practical instruction and the teaching of art history and theory as needed.

A key part of the role includes contributing to curriculum development, conducting program reviews, and designing learning materials to ensure academic excellence. You will supervise and assess student projects, while also organizing and coordinating artist talks, residencies, trips, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, and other related events to enhance the learning experience.

In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring student progress and providing career guidance, while offering pastoral care and empathetic support to ensure students' overall well-being. Establishing and maintaining strong industry and institutional links is also critical to integrating academic knowledge with real-world industry practices, providing students with valuable professional connections and insights.

Requirements & Qualifications

• You should possess a PhD with a minimum of ten years of teaching experience and a background in the contemporary art industry, either through permanent or fractional contracts
• In addition, you should also demonstrate an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach to both teaching and practice, with a strong interest and a creative or research portfolio focused on the Southeast Asian context.
• A proven track record in research, knowledge exchange, or professional practice that advances the field of Fine Art and aligns with the objectives of the School and Academy is essential.
• To excel in this role, you must also employ effective pedagogical methodologies tailored to postgraduate-level teaching, utilizing innovative and reflective approaches to inspire learning, with a strong commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity in teaching, assessment, and feedback processes.
• Moreover, demonstrating a positive, enthusiastic, and inspiring attitude would be vital, with the ability to engage students and understand the diverse experiences they bring to the Fine Art course.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required, with knowledge of a second language being an added advantage.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including academics, educators, artists, and cultural leaders, is a pre-requisite.

If you have a passion for the arts, we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to be part of NAFA in our season of global recognition and to shape the future of arts education in Asia.

Description

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore, an esteemed arts institution with a global reputation, seeks a functionally strong Technical Officer at the Faculty of Art and Design Workshop.

The Faculty of Art and Design is dedicated to inspiring students to pursue their passion for fine art and design while fostering their growth as effective creative thinkers, problem solvers, and future builders.

In this pivotal role, you will be engaged in aiding students through our holistic and integrative learning culture in order for them to develop strong creative expression, technical skills, and innovative practices within our practice-led, industry-focused curriculum, which includes studio work, industry projects and insightful workshops.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the incumbent would be to work closely with students by supervising their projects, providing technical guidance on creating scaled and full-scale prototypes, and assisting students in using the assigned FOAD Workshop(s) effectively.

The role also involves planning and forecasting the budgeting needs for faculty workshops, preparing the necessary materials and offering technical support for classes, as well as conducting induction sessions to teach safe workshop practices, machinery operation, and adherence to workshop regulations and proper attire and conduct.

In addition, you will also be responsible for maintaining safe housekeeping practices, managing the storage of materials, and maintaining an inventory of workshop facilities. You will ensure that all users strictly follow the workshop rules and regulations by monitoring the usage and loaning of equipment to users and ensuring safety and proper maintenance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• You should possess a Diploma qualification in a related discipline with relevant working experience in a workshop environment.

• In addition, you must be certified workshop-trained and demonstrate strong technical skills in making and fabrication methods, as well as material knowledge related to 3-dimensional practices, with expertise in materials used in art and design creation.

• To excel in this role, you should also have strong software skills, particularly proficiency in Rhinoceros, ZBrush and Blender. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is an added advantage.

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including academics, educators, artists, and cultural leaders, is a pre-requisite.

If you have a passion for the arts, we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to be part of NAFA in our season of global recognition and to shape the future of arts education in Asia.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and support in the management and delivery of assigned modules for the Faculty of Art and Design, which include:

a. Undertaking 20-24 contact/teaching hours per week in the field of design, including facilitating collaborative and interdisciplinary practice

b. Designing, preparing, and developing module/teaching materials

c. Contributing towards the review of curriculum and academic activities

d. Maintaining records relating to students’ progress, performance, and attendance

e. Supervising and assessing students’ assignments/works/projects

• Performing administrative duties as expected of an academic staff

a. Mentor and provide pastoral care and support to students, identify high risk cases and highlight these cases to the Associate Dean and/or counsellor

b. Provide career guidance and Industry-based learning (IBL) supervision

c. Assist in the planning and organisation of a variety of activities, such as industry collaboration, exhibitions, talks, Open House or any internal/external events

d. Establish and maintain links with the industry and institutions to foster a holistic approach of intellectual discourse alongside industry practice

• Keep up to date on the development of discipline-related teaching practices and learning strategies

• Contribute to collaboration and research, preferably in the area of interdisciplinarity

• Engage and teach in other courses within the Faculty of Art and Design or across the Academy as appropriate, if required

• Perform academic/administrative duties as assigned from time to time

Requirements

1. Minimum Master’s degree in a Design discipline

2. Minimum 8 years of extensive academic and/or industry experience

3. Positive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with the ability to engage students in their learning

4. Able to perform in a fast-paced environment, to adapt, multi-task and meet deadlines

5. A team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills

6. Strong track record of research/practice, with actual or potential for research output in your chosen field, preferably of interdisciplinary nature

7. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. Design & develop module guides and assessments, project supervision, and provide advice to the various programmes within the School/Faculty to deliver on program outcomes:

a. Advertising

b. Graphic Communication

c. Illustration Design with Animation

d. Screen Media

and/or component(s):

a. Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD)

b. Design Theory and Research Communication

c. Transformation and new technologies

2. Mentor and teach students, as well as lead and facilitate activities to provide an all-round development for them, which includes providing pastoral care and support, career guidance and supervision in the industry-based learning programme

3. Develop and/or manage administrative duties and support in the academic management and delivery of assigned modules, including but not limited to:

a. Undertaking assigned contact/teaching hours and research

b. Designing, preparing, and developing module/teaching materials

c. Contributing towards the review of research, curriculum, and academic matters

d. Maintainingrecords relating to students’ progress, performance, and attendance

e. Performing administrative duties as expected of an academic staff

4. Lead, assist and/or facilitate school activities (i.e., student exchanges, study trips) and contribute to administrative / management tasks (i.e., outreach, student recruitment, internal/external)

5. Engage in teaching duties and support for 20-24 hours/week during academic semester

6. Establish and maintain links with industry and institutions, to foster a total approach of academic pursuit alongside industry practice

7. Engage actively with industry partners and the Academy to embrace continuous learning and stay up to date with current/ new trends in the educational and professional arena

8. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

1. Minimum Master’s degree with relevant certification in relevant area

2. Proficient in applications, objectives, and platforms of relevant area

3. Minimum 8 year(s) of extensive academic and/or industry experience

4. Positive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with the ability to engage students in their learning

5. Able to perform in a fast-paced environment, to adapt, multi-task and meet deadlines

6. A team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills

7. Strong track record of research/practice, with actual or potential for research output in your chosen field

8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

9. Provide a full CV and a statement of teaching and research interests

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore, an esteemed arts institution with a global reputation seeks a Programme Leader (Digital Innovation), 50%-Load at the Faculty of Performing Arts.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership and support in managing the academic and operational administration in digital innovation and application for the schools under Faculty of Performing Arts, which includes:

a. Leading the use of digital technology in teaching & learning and productions, in ensuring that the strategy is aligned with the wider Academy strategy, as well as development plans.

b. Overseeing, managing, implementing, and reviewing the main digital learning platforms. This will include developing and implementing digital initiatives across the Faculty to futureproof the Schools.

c. Proactively researching methods of enhancing teaching & learning in performing arts to ensure that the Faculty and its Schools are at the cutting edge of its field, staying abreast of developments with other performing arts institutions, industry, and across the technology sector.

d. Motivating, inspiring, and encouraging staff to be inventive and experimental in their use of digital technology in the classroom and beyond.

e. Co-ordinating and recommending model technology practices in the classroom and provide coaching to staff to improve their technology practice for teaching potential

f. Working with staff to develop digital technology in both internal and external performances that will benefit both faculty staff and students learning and exposure

2. Establish links and network with industry and to be kept abreast with new technology and innovation.

3. Assist in the planning and organization of activities to promote digital innovation and transformation.

4. Undertake 7 - 9 contact/teaching hours per week during term time.

Requirements

You should possess a Master’s degree qualification in related discipline, with a minimum 5 years of professional experience in academic teaching experience at the tertiary level. Ateam player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To succeed in this role, you should be positive, enthusiastic and results-oriented with the ability to engage and inspire students in their learning, with a good command of written and spoken English.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. Design & develop module guides and assessments, project supervision, and provide advice to the various programmes within the School/Faculty to deliver on program outcomes:

a. Advertising

b. Graphic Communication

c. Illustration Design with Animation

d. Screen Media

and/or component(s):

e. Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD)

f. Design Theory and Research Communication

2. Lead and/or facilitate assigned activities such as projects, productions, collaborations, etc

3. Supervise and assess assigned students’ assignments/works/projects

4. Maintain records relating to students’ progress, performance, and attendance for reporting

5. Contribute to the review of the assigned programme(s) and/or component(s)

6. Mentor and provide academic care and support, including career guidance to students

7. Keep up to date on the development of discipline-related teaching practices and learning strategies

8. Establish and maintain links with the industry and institutions to foster a total approach of academic pursuit alongside industry practice

9. Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and research

10. Engage and/or teach in other courses within the Faculty of Art and Design or across the Academy as appropriate, if required

11. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

1. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Design and/or Media, or related discipline, preferably a Master’s degree

2. Proficient in applications, objectives, and platforms of a programme by the School

3. Minimum 5 year(s) of extensive academic and/or industry experience

4. Positive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with the ability to engage students in their learning

5. Able to perform in a fast-paced environment, to adapt, multi-task and meet deadlines

6. A team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills

7. Strong track record of research/practice, with actual or potential for research output in your chosen field

8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

9. Provide a full CV and a statement of teaching and research interests, if relevant

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. Undertake contact/teaching hours per week in Creative Computing and Coding

2. Design, prepare and develop documents such as lesson plans and assessment descriptors as well as teaching resources/materials

3. Plan and supervise a variety of activities such as projects, productions, collaborations, etc

4. Supervise and assess students’ assignments/works/projects

5. Prepare and maintain records relating to students’ progress, performance, and attendance

6. Contribute to the review of the assigned unit(s)/component(s)

7. Mentor and provide academic care and support, including career guidance to students

8. Keep up to date on the development of discipline related teaching practices and learning strategies

9. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

1. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, or related discipline

2. Minimum 2 years of teaching and relevant working experience

3. Ability to teach online via MS Teams, Zoom, Canvas and/or other relevant applications is preferred

4. Positive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with the ability to engage adult learners

5. Excellent command of written and spoken English

6. Excellent communication skills, problem-solving and analytical skills

7. A team player with good interpersonal skills

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. Undertake the one of the following contract/teaching hours per week in one of the following units(s)/component(s):

a. Design Insights & Design Futures

b. Studio

c. Studio Report Writing

2. Design, prepare and develop documents such as lesson plans and assessment descriptors as well as teaching resources/materials.

3. Plan and supervise a variety of activities such as projects, productions, collaborations, etc.

4. Supervise and assess students’ assignments/works/projects.

5. Prepare and maintain records relating to students’ progress, performance, and attendance.

6. Contribute to the review of the assigned unit(s)/component(s).

7. Mentor and provide academic care and support, including career guidance to students.

8. Keep up to date on the development of discipline related teaching practices and learning strategies.

9. Establish and maintain links with the industry and institutions to foster a total approach of academic pursuit alongside industry practice.

10. Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and research.

11. Teach in other courses within the Faculty of Art & Design or across the Academy as appropriate, if required.

12. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

1. Master degree qualification is preferred.

2. Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in Design.

3. Proactive, meticulous with good interpersonal, administrative, and organisational skills and able to work in a dynamic environment.

4. Team player who enjoys working and interacting with students and people at all levels.

5. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel and minutes-writing.

6. Good command of written and spoken English.

7. Display a cooperative and collaborative mindset, with strong interpersonal skills to work well within a team.

8. Excellent communication skills, including clearly conveying ideas and instructions.

9. A strong research or professional practice track record, demonstrating actual or potential contributions in their chosen field.

10. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, effectively resolving challenges in the teaching and learning process.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of assigned workshop(s) and ensure optimal functionality

2. Provide technical supervision and guidance on operating specialized machinery, equipment for constructing, producing scaled and full-scaled prototypes as well as student projects

3. Conduct induction classes on safe operations of workshop machinery and facilities regulations

4. Maintain good housekeeping, safe storage of chemicals, raw ingredients, inventory in workshops and monitor usage and loan of equipment to users

5. Support in the budget forecast for workshop and faculty

6. Perform other ad hoc duties as required and assigned by the Associate Dean

Requirements

1. Minimum qualifications of Diploma in related discipline

2. At least 5 years of relevant working experience

3. Must be workshop trained and possess 3D practical prototype making skills

4. Must be comfortable working in a workshop space

5. Good working knowledge of materials such as wood, metal or digital printing and other any manufacturing techniques

6. Proficient with software skills especially in AutoCad, Rhinoceros, Corel Draw and Illustrator

7. A team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and guide students